On October 17, the ACLU Voting Rights Office filed a notice of appeal of the New Mexico Libertarian Party ballot access case, to the 10th circuit. The issue is whether New Mexico can require new parties to submit multiple petitions … Continue reading
On October 17, the Illinois State Board of Elections asked the 7th circuit to rehear Lee v Keith. This is the case in which the 7th circuit had ruled the Illinois ballot access law for independent candidates for the legislature … Continue reading
Oklahoma activists for easier ballot access are working hard to persuade the 2007 session of the legislature to give some relief. Already 30 incumbent Oklahoma legislators who are likely to be in the legislature next year have pledged to support … Continue reading
On October 16, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that a new law, requiring voters to show government-issued photo ID to vote at the polls, violates the Missouri Constitution. The case is Weinschenk v State, SC88039. The court pointed out … Continue reading
Alabama and Pennsylvania minor party activists this year will insist that their write-in votes be tallied, and will sue if their demands are not fulfilled. They hope to persuade elections officials to become allies, in the fight for better ballot … Continue reading
