This news story says Drew Curtis, an independent running for Governor of Kentucky in the November 3, 2015 election, already has 6,000 signatures. The deadline is August 11. He needs 5,000 and says he expects to have at least 8,500 … Continue reading
Law Professor Vikram Amar writes here that the June 29 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Arizona State Legislature v Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission can help proponents of the National Popular Vote Plan. The decision helps that movement because … Continue reading
This Philadelphia Inquirer editorial applauds the court decision of July 24 that struck down the state’s ballot access laws for minor parties and independent candidates. The editorial urges the state not to appeal. … Continue reading
Ballot Access News July 1, 2015 – Volume 31, Number 2 This issue was printed on tan paper. Table of Contents PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES LAWSUIT FILED TWO SUPREME COURT RULINGS INDIRECTLY HELP BALLOT ACCESS LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST NEW SOUTH DAKOTA DEADLINE … Continue reading
In late 2011, Texas voters who wanted to create a new party filed the “Make America Great Again” name in time for the state’s deadline. Texas law says a party that wants to petition in an election year must register … Continue reading
