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Florida Governor Rick Scott told a reporter for the Miami Herald that he “won’t sign a bill that discourages people from voting.” The reporter had been trying to find out if Scott intends to sign HB 1355. HB 1355 makes … Continue reading
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Currently, Louisiana lets independent presidential candidates list themselves on the ballot as “independent” (or any other short label they wish, if the label does not mimic the name of a qualified party). But current Louisiana law does not permit independent … Continue reading
On May 18, the Connecticut House passed HB 6532, which moves the presidential primary from February to the last Tuesday in April. The bill has no effect on petition deadlines for independent and minor parties to get on the November … Continue reading
Oklahoma’s SB 91 had originally required birth certificates for presidential candidates, but the bill has been amended to drop that requirement. Instead, the bill adds some requirements for candidates filing for office other than president. They must submit a copy … Continue reading
On May 19, the Third Circuit found that the Constitution, Green and Libertarian Parties of Pennsylvania all lack standing to challenge three election law problems. The 10-page opinion says the parties lack standing to challenge the system of imposing costs … Continue reading