Late today, a Superior Court Judge in California ruled that Donna Frye was not elected Mayor of San Diego, even though she received more votes than any of her opponents. An appeal is being pursued. … Continue reading
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The Secretary of State of Arkansas has ruled that a group may circulate a petition to qualify a new party, at any time. However, the petition must be completed within 150 days, or approximately 5 months. Formerly, the petition to … Continue reading
The Arizona Judiciary Committee approved SB 1218, even after hearing testimony from the public against it. The bill says that if someone tries and fails to get on the ballot as an independent candidate, he or she cannot then file … Continue reading
The Arizona State Senate Judiciary Committee will hear SB 1218 on the afternoon of Jan. 31. The hearing convenes at 1:30 pm, but SB 1218 will probably not be brought up until about 3:30 pm. SB 1218, sec. 6, says … Continue reading
Yesterday, a US District Court in Nevada ruled that once a petition drive has begun (in this case, for initiatives), the state cannot change the numerical requirement during the lifetime of that petition, even if a new election is held … Continue reading