The Vermont Supreme Court will hear arguments in Anderson v State of Vermont, 2012-272, on March 27. The main issue is the method by which independent candidates must submit their signatures, compared to the easier method required for candidates petitioning … Continue reading
The Washington Post has this article about Bill Bolling, Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor. He was elected as a Republican in 2009 and, as the article describes, he is thinking seriously about running for Governor this year as an independent. Thanks to … Continue reading
Six North Carolina Republican representatives have introduced HB 185, the “Ballot Reform Act.” It would alter the order of political parties on the ballot, and abolish the straight-ticket device. Under current law, parties with at least 5% of the registration … Continue reading
Alabama State Senator Cam Ward’s ballot access bill is SB 265. It cuts the number of signatures in half (for newly-qualifying parties, and non-presidential independent candidates), and provides for a later petition deadline for party petitions.
On February 28, Great Britain held a special election to fill the vacant House of Commons seat in Eastleigh. The Liberal Democrat Party won the election with 13,342 votes; the U.K. Independence Party placed second with 11,571; the Conservative Party … Continue reading
