This year, two statewide initiative petitions were submitted in Illinois. The legislative term limits measure was found to have enough valid signatures, but the initiative for an independent redistricting commission was told it doesn’t have enough valid. Backers of the … Continue reading
The Tennessean has this article about the Green Party and the Constitution Party, and the state’s ballot access law for how minor parties get on the ballot and stay on. … Continue reading
Although independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, need not submit New Hampshire petitions until August 6, they are required to file a Declaration of Candidacy by June 13. The only petitioning candidates who filed for Congress this year … Continue reading
On June 16, the Ninth Circuit invalidated California laws that require the individual proponents of an initiative to be listed on each petition sheet. Chula Vista Citizens v Norris, 12-55726. However, the decision upholds the law that says that only … Continue reading
On June 16, Siena Polls released a New York gubernatorial election poll. The results: Democratic Andrew Cuomo 57%, Republican Rob Astorino 21%, Green Howie Hawkins 4%, someone else 1%, won’t vote 6%, don’t know 10%. See the details here; see … Continue reading
