Yesterday, the Louisiana Libertarian Party became a qualified party in that state. Under a law passed in 2004, any unqualified party that has at least 1,000 registered members, and which pays a one-time fee of $1,000, becomes a qualified party. … Continue reading
Today, Tennessee Representative Donna Rowland introduced HB1776. It is identical to SB1327 in the Tennessee State Senate, which was introduced two weeks ago. It permits candidates who use the independent candidate procedure to choose a partisan label (other than just … Continue reading
Yesterday, the Montana House Administration Committee defeated HB 490, which would have converted Montana from an open primary state to a closed primary state.
Today, State Senator Randy Brogdon (R-Tulsa) signed on as a co-sponsor of HB 1429, the ballot access reform bill. This helps its chances, and a hearing is likely in the House Rules Committee next week. … Continue reading
In Alabama, Rep. John W. Rogers (D-Birmingham) has introduced a package of bills to improve ballot access for minor party and independent candidates. H214 lowers the petition for statewide independent candidates from 41,012 signatures to a flat 5,000 signatures. H215 … Continue reading
