According to this news story, elections officials in Mahoning County, Ohio, have found some more valid signatures for independent congressman candidate Jim Traficante, so that he is likely to be on the ballot for U.S. House in the 17th district. … Continue reading
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The Vermont legislature this year moved the petition deadline for independent candidates from September to June, a drastic de-liberalization. On August 25, an independent candidate for U.S. House, Jerry Trudell, filed a lawsuit in state court, alleging that the deadline … Continue reading
The late summer and fall of even-numbered years is the prime time for activists to find legislators who will introduce ballot access improvement bills in 2011. Legislatures are far more active in odd years than in even years. And candidates … Continue reading
The Daily Oklahoman has this article about the run-off primaries set for August 24. Paul Ziriax, Secretary of the Oklahoma Election Board, says this is the last year the state can legally hold a primary and a run-off primary that … Continue reading
The Sun-Gazette of Arlington, Virginia, has this article about two lawsuits against the Virginia residency requirement for petitioners. It is a worthwhile and good article, but it has some errors. The article mostly focuses on the lawsuit filed by the … Continue reading