Cenk Uygur Qualifies for Connecticut Democratic Presidential Primary Ballot

Posted on by
6

Cenk Uygur will appear on the Connecticut Democratic presidential primary ballot, even though he was born in Turkey.  The Connecticut law on presidential primary ballot access directs the Secretary of State to list candidates who are discussed in news media.

The other Democrats in Connecticut will be President Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, and Marianne Williamson.

Republicans on the Republican primary ballot will be Ryan Binkley, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and Donald Trump.  Candidates may withdraw as late as February 26, so probably DeSantis will withdraw, but he hasn’t yet.  The primary is April 2.

Louisiana Governor Signs Bill that Alters Congressional Elections

Posted on by
8

On January 22, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed HB 17, the bill that provides for party nominees in congressional elections, but which also makes ballot access for qualified minor parties impossible if they want to run congressional candidates.  Also it makes it difficult for independent candidates to run.  Thanks to Jim Riley for this news.

Arizona Bill to Abolish Presidential Election

Posted on by
14

On January 22, Arizona State Senator Anthony Kern (R-Glendale) introduced SCR 1014, a proposed constitutional amendment.  It would provide that voters no longer choose presidential electors in Arizona.  Instead, the outgoing legislature would choose the presidential electors.

If the legislature passed this bill, then it would go on the ballot for voters to decide whether to put it in the State Constitution.

Senator Kern was in attendance at the January 6, 2021 event at the U.S. Capitol Building.  He is running for Congress this year, so he won’t be running for re-election.

Independent Voter Files State Court Lawsuit Against New Louisiana Election System

Posted on by
2

On January 22, independent Louisiana voter Jeffry Sanford filed a state court lawsuit against the new Louisiana election system for congressional elections.  See this story.  The bill that set up the new system, HB 17, is on the Governor’s desk, but the Governor hasn’t signed it yet.  But because the Governor suggested the bill, it seems certain that he will sign it.

The lawsuit is Sanford v Landry, 19th judicial district court.

Indiana Bill to Ease Petition Requirements for Independent Candidates and the Nominees of Unqualified Parties

Posted on by
2

Indiana Representative Ryan Dvorak (D-South Bend) has again introduced his bill to greatly ease petition requirements for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties.  His HB 1324 lowers the statewide petitoin from 2% of the last vote cast for Secretary of State, to exactly 250 signatures.

He introduced the same bill in 2022, but it did not make any headway.