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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.

Third-Party Debate Hosted by Larry King
By | 10/23/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Headline, President | 7 Comments

Tonight Larry King will moderate a third-party debate with Gov. Gary Johnson, Dr. Jill Stein, Rocky Anderson, and Virgil Goode. This is the first meeting of all four candidates who.

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By | 10/20/2012 | Ballot Access, Ballot Initiatives, Economy, Energy and Water, Headline, Legislators, Local Office, Maine, Movements, US Senate | 5 Comments

Bianca Ciotti was granted an interview with Sobhani, an Independent candidate for Senate, in which he explains his goals, pledges, and plans for Maryland.

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jillstein
By | 10/17/2012 | Activism, Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform, Headline, Movements, President | 31 Comments

Jill Stein and other non-mainstream candidates are starting that badly-needed discussion about democratic reform, and showing American voters that a better way is indeed possible.

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California Secretary of State Website
By | 10/17/2012 | Ballot Access, California, Electoral Reform, States | 18 Comments

Nearly 380,000 Californians have registered to vote online, since California implemented SB397 three weeks ago.

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Ohio early election lawsuit win for Obama
By | 10/16/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform, Ohio, President

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the decision to keep Ohio polling places open during the three days immediately prior to the November election.

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Voting
By | 10/16/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Ohio | 14 Comments

Ohio seeks to block a ruling that allows registered voters to cast ballots before the election, lengthening the battle over early voting rights there.

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happinessgraph-1
By | 10/09/2012 | Arizona, Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform

A survey released by 8Sages.com finds that Obama could win Arizona. Among Arizona voters, Obama has a slim lead over Mitt Romney in the Presidential race

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