Rhode Island does not have a law requiring write-in candidates to file a declaration of candidacy if they wish their write-ins counted. Instead, Rhode Island tallies the votes for any candidate who receives at least five write-ins. For President last … Continue reading
Oregon requires qualified political parties that have registration smaller than one-half of 1% to poll at least 1% of the vote for any statewide office, every two years, in order to remain on the ballot. At the 2012 election, the … Continue reading
On December, Congress passed S2170, which eases some of the Hatch Act restrictions on who can run for partisan office. Under the terms of the bill, state and local government employees whose salaries are paid for partly (but not entirely) … Continue reading
On December 19, Alabama State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) said he will re-introduce his bill to lower the number of signatures for newly-qualifying parties and non-presidential independent candidates. Thanks to Joshua Cassity for this information. … Continue reading
New York State Board of Elections anticipates the New York official vote tally will be ready on December 27. At that point there will be official results for the entire nation. … Continue reading
