Ballot Access News February 1, 2014 – Volume 29, Number 9 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents ELEVENTH CIRCUIT DECISION WILL HELP BALLOT ACCESS IN GEORGIA AND ALABAMA OHIO VICTORY COLORADO VICTORY MICHIGAN SOCIALIST PARTY WINS … Continue reading
On February 27, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed HB 2196. As a result, the restrictive ballot access law passed in 2013 is now repealed. Thanks to Rick Hasen for this news. … Continue reading
On February 27, the Fourth Circuit upheld North Carolina’s May 17 petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties. The case, Pisano v Strach, 13-1368, had been filed by the Green and Constitution Parties. The decision is 25 pages, but the only state … Continue reading
Fred Smith, an Arkansas state legislator elected as a Green in 2012, has filed for re-election as a Democrat. This news is not especially surprising, because even in 2012, Smith’s association with the Green Party was a matter of convenience … Continue reading
As reported earlier, a few days ago, Ralph Nader suggested that only a very wealthy individual has a chance of running for President with a realistic chance of making meaningful change in U.S. politics and government. In this article, the … Continue reading
