New Hampshire Representative David Love (R-Derry) has introduced HB 1166. It would convert primaries from semi-closed to closed. Currently an independent voter may choose a partisan primary ballot on primary day. The bill would restrict primary voters to those voters … Continue reading
As previously noted, in November 2021, a U.S. District Court in Maine struck down two ballot access laws that bar minor parties from the ballot, in a case filed in 2019 by the Libertarian Party. But the judge has not … Continue reading
On December 10, two Texas county election officials filed a federal lawsuit against the new law that makes it a crime for anyone to suggest that anyone ask for an application for a mail ballot. That law was passed earlier … Continue reading
On December 17, Texas Democratic judicial candidate Nadine Nieto filed a lawsuit in state court to remove her opponent from the March 1 Democratic primary ballot in Bexar County. Both women are running for a judicial office. The lawsuit says … Continue reading
Ballot Access News December 2021 – Volume 37, Number 7 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents RESTRICTIVE BALLOT ACCESS LAWS STRUCK DOWN IN MAINE AND MONTANA ELEVENTH CIRCUIT UPHOLDS ALABAMA ON ACCESS TO LIST OF REGISTERED … Continue reading
