The Chicago Tribune has this editorial, urging readers to sign the petition for Forrest Claypool, independent candidate for Cook County Assessor. The editorial even explains to readers how to obtain access to a Claypool petition. Thanks to Jeff Trigg for … Continue reading
On June 15, the legal counsel for the Pennsylvania state agency that controls state parks agreed that small groups of petition circulators may work in state parks without first asking for permission. See this ACLU press release, which has links … Continue reading
On June 11, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford vetoed HB 3746, which made ballot access more difficult for independent candidates. On June 16, the House then entertained a vote to override his veto. However, the attempt to override the veto … Continue reading
The June 16 issue of the New York Times has this story, about the possible danger to the Utah Democratic Party, in its upcoming June 22 primary. Utah Democrats have an open primary. Any registered voter may vote in that … Continue reading
The Arizona Green Party is ballot-qualified and nominates by primary. Arizona requires petitions for candidates to get on the primary ballot of their own party. The only person who submitted a petition to be on the Green Party primary ballot … Continue reading
