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
Search Results for: Ohio
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
On March 29, the 6th circuit refused to rehear Hunter v Hamilton County Board of Elections, so now the provisional ballots will finally be counted in a local partisan judicial race from the November 2, 2010 election. Ohio election law … Continue reading