Oklahoma Ballot Access Case Delayed
September 12th, 2005The Oklahoma Attorney General asked for and received a 3-month delay in the pending Oklahoma ballot access case, which is called Libertarian Political Organization v Clingman. A pre-trial conference scheduled for September 7 was moved to November 30 at the state’s request. This may mean that Oklahoma officials are seriously considering having the legislature improve the law, once the legislature convenes next year.
September 13th, 2005 at 9:15 am
“This may mean that Oklahoma officials are seriously considering having the legislature improve the law…”
Maybe, but I’m not going to hold my breath…
September 15th, 2005 at 10:11 pm
This may also mean Oklahoma officials are doing what they are really good at - procrastination
September 18th, 2005 at 12:26 pm
Richard
In 1998 you did a compartive list of ballot access law in Europe. I am having trouble finding the list on your website. Have you thought about doing an updated list?
Also in Moorhead, MN we are having a city elections, and I think that a Green Party candidate has filed to run for mayor. Albeit they are non-partisan elections.
We have no petition requirements for city elections. You just pay a small fee and you will be on the ballot.
I have not had much luck getting in touch with the ND third political parties about working together on a ballot access law reform ballot question.
September 19th, 2005 at 5:11 pm
Could be the Oklahoma AG wants to get a better read on the new composition of the SCOTUS.
Delay serves to discourage prospective candidates from making plans outside the two-party channels. Perhaps, it is time for an independent candidate for AG in Oklahoma.