The City has this news story, giving a brief description of each of the nine candidates on the November 2, 2021 ballot for Mayor of New York.
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On October 6, the Massachusetts Senate passed S2545. It allows any registered vote to vote early. Election officials would postally mail each registered voter an application, asking if the voter wants a postal ballot or not. The bill also makes it possible for individuals to register to vote on election day. See this story.
WABE, the Atlanta public TV station, has this story about Sam Manuel, the Socialist Workers Party candidate for Atlanta City Council President. Because the office is non-partisan, Manuel was able to get on the ballot by paying a filing fee.
On October 8, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S7191. It makes it easier for parties to prevent non-members from obtaining a nomination. This idea is something the Green Party had long desired.
This article about Evan McMullin, independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Utah in 2022, quotes him as saying that other anti-Trump conservative independents will be running for important public office in the future.