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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.

Voting Rights Act
By | 11/13/2012 | Ballot Access, Electoral Reform | 33 Comments

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a provision in the Voting Rights Act requiring states with a history of discrimination to seek permission before changing voting laws.

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Online voting
By | 11/08/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Featured | 35 Comments

It’s time to begin the discussion on how to effectively and securely host a national online election. This year America was confronted with many harsh realities about the mechanisms we.

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By | 11/05/2012 | Ballot Access, Ohio | 11 Comments

Voting rights activists are concerned about new software installed on Ohio voting machines in 39 of 88 counties in the state. As a swing state that could will determine the.

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By | 11/05/2012 | Ballot Access, California, Elections 2012 | 14 Comments

Easy Vote-by-Mail Option in California The California Secretary of State, Debra Brown, has made it convenient for Californians to vote by mail. California’s stance on mail-in voting (“vote-by-mail”) is permissive.

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How to vote in New York after Sandy
By | 11/05/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Headline, New York | 7 Comments

BROOKLYN, NY – They say only the strong survive in New York, and nothing solidifies the motto more than the events that have occurred over the past seven days. Early.

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TX AG threatens to prosecute international election monitors
By | 11/02/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Featured, Texas | 2 Comments

International Election Monitors:  The OSCE and ODIHR The OSCE is the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.  As the world’s largest regional security organization, with a membership of 56.

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By | 11/01/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform, President | 36 Comments

Gary Johnson’s latest ad is asking voters to “cast a protest vote that counts” by helping reach him 5 percent of the popular vote. The Johnson’s campaign says, “5 percent.

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