Connecticut Representative Tim Bowles (D-Preston) has introduced a bill to lower the statewide independent candidate petition, and the statewide petition for newly-qualifying parties, from 7,500 signatures, to 5,000 signatures. The bill doesn’t have a bill number yet. In 2012, the … Continue reading
Here are the new campaign finance donation limits to federal candidates and parties, from the FEC. The amount an individual may donate to the campaign of a candidate for U.S. House is now $2,600, whereas for the 2012 election it … Continue reading
On January 28, the Virginia Senate passed SB 690 by a vote of 23-17. This is the bill that lowers the number of signatures for presidential candidates (both presidential primary candidates, and general election candidates) from 10,000 signatures to 5,000. … Continue reading
Ballot Access News January 1, 2013 – Volume 28, Number 8 This issue was printed on gray paper. Table of Contents D.C. REPEALS RESIDENCY RESTRICTION FOR PETITIONERS U.S. SUPREME COURT ASKED TO HEAR POSTAL PETITIONING CASE IN U.S. HOUSE DISTRICTS … Continue reading
This Washington Post article about Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, a Republican, says that he wants the legislature to ease ballot access. One paragraph says that he particularly endorses four particular bills. The article only identifies the bills by their … Continue reading
