California State Senators Jerry Hill and Ben Allen have introduced SJR 3. If passed, the legislature would be on record as endorsing the National Popular Vote Plan. Furthermore, the Secretary of the California Senate would forward a copy of the … Continue reading
As reported previously, on September 30, 2016, U.S. District Court Judge Myron Thompson had ruled that independent candidates cannot be forced to submit a petition of 3% of the last gubernatorial vote in special congressional elections, because the time period … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Libertarian Party of Ohio v Husted, 16-580, at its January 6, 2017 conference. This is the lawsuit in which the Libertarian Party challenges the 2013 Ohio ballot access law. It is … Continue reading
Ballot Access News December 1, 2016 – Volume 32, Number 7 This issue was printed on tan paper. Table of Contents MAINE VOTERS PASS INITIATIVE TO USE INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING FOR CONGRESS AND ALL STATE OFFICE SOUTH DAKOTA VOTERS REJECT … Continue reading
On December 28, the Ohio Supreme Court set out a briefing schedule for State ex rel Fockler v Husted, 2016-1863. The Libertarian brief is due January 3, 2017; the state brief is due January 6; the Libertarian reply is due … Continue reading
