On May 1, U.S. District Court Judge Sue Myerscough declined to grant ballot access relief to proponents of some local Illinois initiatives, because the petition deadline for local initiatives is August 3, and the Governor’s order for social distancing expired … Continue reading
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Ballot Access News May 2020 – Volume 35, Number 12 This issue was printed on purple paper. Table of Contents COURTS IN FOUR STATES EASE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES FOR CANDIDATES OR PARTIES, DUE TO HEALTH CRISIS NEW YORK MAKES BALLOT … Continue reading
On Friday night, May 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order in South Bay United Pentecostal Church, 19A1044. Read it here. By 5-4, it upholds California’s limits on church services for the time being. Chief Justice John Roberts sided … Continue reading
On May 29, the Georgia Secretary of State filed this brief in Cooper v Raffensperger, n.d., 1:20cv-1312. It argues that the U.S. District Court should not give any relief from petitioning for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties, … Continue reading
An experienced professional petitioner recently attempted to petition for a minor party in Alaska. He reports that petitioning is much more difficult than in normal times. Wearing the mask creates problems. No one can see the petitioner’s smile. The petitioner’s … Continue reading