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On April 6, the Erie County Supreme Court struck down a 2021 New York law that forbids voters in primaries from casting a write-in vote for someone who is not a member of that party. The case had been filed … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On April 4, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed SB 277, which makes it easier for a newly-qualifying party to get on the ballot. This is the first bill anywhere in the U.S. this year that improves ballot access and … Continue reading
The North Dakota House expects to vote on HB 1273 on Monday, April 10. This is the bill that bans approval voting and ranked choice voting. Governor Doug Burgum had vetoed it, and the House will vote on whether or … Continue reading
On March 30, Idaho Governor Little signed HB 138, which moves the presidential primary from March to May. The bill has no effect on any filing deadlines for independent candidates or new parties. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news. … Continue reading
This Ohio news story refers to the No Labels petition for qualified party status in Ohio. The title says the party recently filed for party status, but actually the party submitted its petition months ago, and the counties have slowly … Continue reading