Massachusetts Representative James J. Dwyer (D-Woburn) has introduced two bills for earlier primaries. Currently, Massachusetts has a presidential primary in March, and a primary for all other office in September. HB 574 would move the non-presidential primary from September to … Continue reading
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Ballot Access News February 1, 2013 – Volume 28, Number 9 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents BALLOT ACCESS BILLS INTRODUCED IN NINE STATES STRAIGHT-TICKET DEVICES UNDER ATTACK IN 3 STATES PENNSYLVANIA PETITION VICTORY GEORGIA DEM-REP … Continue reading
On February 13, the Ninth Circuit will hear Chamness v Maldonado, 11-56303, in Pasadena, California. This is the lawsuit that challenges California’s ban on the ballot label “independent” in elections for Congress and partisan state office. California does not ban … Continue reading
Ballot Access News January 1, 2013 – Volume 28, Number 8 This issue was printed on gray paper. Table of Contents D.C. REPEALS RESIDENCY RESTRICTION FOR PETITIONERS U.S. SUPREME COURT ASKED TO HEAR POSTAL PETITIONING CASE IN U.S. HOUSE DISTRICTS … Continue reading
On January 25, U.S. District Court Timothy S. Black, an Obama appointee, rejected the defamation lawsuit filed in 2010 by former Ohio Congressman Steve Driehaus. Here is the 7-page opinion, Susan B. Anthony List v Driehaus, 1:10-cv-720, southern district. Congressman … Continue reading