Missouri Representative John Simmons (R-Krakow) has introduced HJR 52. It would amend the state constitution to provide that the current law on how Missouri voters choose presidential electors would be part of the state constitution. If the legislature passes this bill, then the voters would vote on the idea in 2022. Thanks to Ken Bush for this news.
On February 26, Level the Playing Field filed this reply brief in Level the Playing Field v Federal Election Commission, 20-649. This is the case over whether the Commission on Presidential Debates is violating federal campaign law by excluding all but the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees from the general election debates.
According to this Detroit News story, some supporters of former President Donald Trump are working to form Patriot Parties in their home states, even though Donald Trump himself in no way is encouraging this activity. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link.
Ballot Access News
February 2021 – Volume 36, Number 9
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Table of Contents
On February 24, the South Carolina House passed HB 3262 by 97-12. It imposes filing fees on individuals who seek the nomination of a party that nominates by convention. Realistically the bill only affects minor parties. Under current law, only individuals who run in a primary must pay a filing fee.
The bill has no provision for indigent candidates. In 1972 and again in 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states must have alternate procedures for candidates who cannot afford filing fees.
