The same ballot access improvement bill that was introduced in the Tennessee House last week is also now introduced in the Senate. The Senate bill is SB 770, sponsored by Senator Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet). Both bills lower the number … Continue reading
Law Professor Rick Hasen writes here at his Election Law Blog that Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Supreme Court, wrote an opinion in 2012 that suggests he is not favorable to ballot access or to minor parties. … Continue reading
On February 17, the Maine House & Senate Elections Committees heard LD 295, which says that a party can remain on the ballot if it polls 5% for president or governor. Current law only allows a party to remain on … Continue reading
On February 15, the Colorado Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee tabled SB 17-99 by a vote of 3-2. This is the national popular vote plan bill. The vote was party-line: all three Republican voted against the bill, and … Continue reading
On February 16, the Arizona House Government committee passed HB 2404, which severely restricts paid initiative circulators. It would require sponsors of initiatives to post a $50,000 bond, if the sponsors are using paid circulators. It would require circulators to … Continue reading
