New York State Senator Fred Akshar has introduced S 2792, to delete party logos from general election ballots. It has a hearing on Tuesday, March 7, in the Senate Elections Committee. Current New York ballot design is very confusing, and many petitioning candidates are in such obscure corners of the ballot that they cannot be found by some voters. Eliminating the requirement that logos be printed on the ballot is a step toward reforming New York ballot design.
The New Mexico National Popular Vote bill, which has already passed the State Senate, has a hearing in the House State Government, Indian and Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday, March 7. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news.
On March 4, the Montana Green Party held a state convention and nominated Thomas Breck for U.S. House in the May 25 special election. See this story. Thanks to Tony Roza for the link. The party is not now ballot-qualified, but is working on its petition.
The Hill has this story about bills in state legislatures that require presidential candidates to reveal their income tax returns, as a condition of appearing on ballots. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. In Hawaii, New Jersey, and New Mexico, all with Democratic majorities, such bills have passed their first committee.
This article says that North Carolina State Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger says the State Board of Elections is, at this time, unable to take any actions. Other state officials disagree.
