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# BREAKING NEWS:  CA Independent Voter Project launches press conference to highlight lack of ballot access for Decline to State candidates
- URL: https://ivn.us/breaking-news-caivp-launches-press-conference-highlight-lack-ballot-access-declin/
- Published: 2010-05-26T18:40:57.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-22T19:15:54.000Z
- Author: Ryan Jaroncyk
- Tags: News

In light of onerous ballot signature requirements for Decline to State candidates, the California [Independent Voter Project](http://www.independentvoterproject.org/?ref=ivn.us) is challenging the state legislature to remove these unfair barriers that shield the two-party system from legitimate competition.

While [CAIVP](http://caivn.org/about?ref=ivn.us) posits that [Proposition 14](http://www.caivn.org/ballot-measure/proposition-14?ref=ivn.us), the open primary initiative, will provide a long-term fix, immediate action must be taken by the legislature if Decline to State candidates are to participate in this year's November elections.

CAIVP proposes making June 7 the commencement for filing as a Decline to State candidate, and has secured legal counsel to explore potential court remedies if the legislature does not act.

CAIVN contributor, [Greg Lucas](http://www.caivn.org/users/greg-lucas?ref=ivn.us), is on the scene and will be providing a detailed summary of the press conference as soon as it ends. Stay tuned for further coverage.

\* Editor's update: Greg Lucas's headline article can be found [here](http://caivn.org/article/2010/05/26/caivp-challenges-california-legislature-remove-ballot-access-barriers-decline-sta?ref=ivn.us).