On May 3, the California Secretary of State released a letter to Americans Elect, which says, “Our office recommends that petition signatures be filed with those (county) officials on or before September 16, 2011.” The letter is referring to the … Continue reading
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On May 9, the Tennessee Senate passed HB 794 by a vote of 24-9. This is the bill that makes only slight improvements in ballot access for new and minor parties. The bill deletes the requirement that the petition say … Continue reading
On April 25, the Michigan Supreme Court issued this order, refusing to hear Socialist Party of Michigan v Secretary of State, 142163. The party had complained that Michigan requires almost twice as many signatures for a new party to get … Continue reading
On April 7, the Oklahoma Senate passed HB 1615 unanimously. This is the bill that moves the non-presidential primary from July to June. It also moves the petition deadline for a new or minor party from May 1 to March … Continue reading
Ballot Access News March 1, 2011 – Volume 26, Number 10 This issue was originally printed on blue paper. Table of Contents BALLOT ACCESS BILLS ADVANCE IN ARIZONA, NEBRASKA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA PROCEDURAL VICTORY IN VERMONT BALLOT ACCESS CASE SUPREME … Continue reading