Ballot Access
The current system makes it difficult for non-partisan candidates to get on the ballot and seek financing. Fundamental reforms are needed to open the electoral process to candidates who think and speak for themselves if the partisan divide that threatens true democracy can be eliminated. This section will focus on the efforts and developments by reformers, organizations and candidates, to open ballot access beyond the current two-party domination.
By Lucas Eaves | 05/22/2013 | Activism, Ballot Access, Elections 2014, Electoral Reform, Headline, In-Depth, Movements, Open Primaries
Last week, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invited Professor Gabriel Lenz to discuss his study on the impact of the top-two primary system in California. As a result of focusing solely on the election of more moderate candidates, the study does not offer a clear understanding of the consequences of the top-two primary.
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By Eric Robinson | 04/15/2013 | Ballot Access, Electoral Reform, Legislation, Legislators, States, Texas
On Monday, April 8, Texas State Representative Patricia Harless pulled her bill, HB 2093, which would shorten the early voting period in the state after receiving opposition in the House Elections Committee. The bill would have shortened the amount of early voting days from fourteen to seven.
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By Richard Winger | 03/15/2013 | Ballot Access, Ballot Initiatives, Electoral Reform, News Ticker, Open Primaries
California State Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Ventura County) have introduced identical proposed state constitutional amendments…
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By Steve Peace | 03/13/2013 | Activism, Ballot Access, Ballot Initiatives, Electoral Reform, News Ticker
There is a transparent effort to amend California’s new non-partisan open primary system, “Proposition 14.” This is the system that eliminated partisan-based primaries: all candidates and all voters, one single ballot.
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By Alex Gauthier | 03/12/2013 | Arizona, Ballot Access, Electoral Reform, States
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments for Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Monday, March 18. Following closely on the heels of arguments on Shelby County v. Holder…
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By Nate McIntyre | 12/01/2012 | Activism, Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform, Movements, Organizations, President
Former Salt Lake City mayor Rocky Anderson and the Justice Party look to build on 2012 election momentum with a convention in Seattle.
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By Dr. William J. Kelleher | 11/27/2012 | Ballot Access
A Citizens’ Jury in Edmonton, Alberta has unanimously approved an internet voting system that could be implemented by October 2013.
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