Ohio has a very peculiar law concerning who can circulate petitions. Anyone can circulate for a new party, but only a registered voter in Ohio may circulate for an independent candidate. On September 19, a U.S. District Court refused to … Continue reading
On September 20, a subcommittee of the New Hampshire election laws House Committee held another hearing on HB 48, the bill to ease ballot access. This meeting, like the one on September 12, was 90 minutes long. It seems likely … Continue reading
Brian Howey, who writes the Brian Howey Political Report, interviewed former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn recently, and asked about a possible independent presidential run. Here is the interview. … Continue reading
Congressman Ron Paul’s bill to outlaw restrictive ballot access for independent candidates for the US House, and for the US House nominees of unqualified parties, is HR 3600. It sets a ceiling of 1,000 signatures. The bill does not include … Continue reading
The September 1, 2007 printed Ballot Access News said that the Tennessee Green, Libertarian and Constitution Parties were about to file a lawsuit, challenging the Tennessee definition of “party”. The law is so restrictive, no party other than the Democratic … Continue reading
