Archive for August, 2009

Democrats, Republicans Attempt to Limit Voter Choice in New York State

Petition Challenges Seek to Eliminate Independent and Third Party Candidates
August 31, 2009 – After filing the necessary petitions required for ballot access in New York state, several independent and third party candidates find themselves squaring off with Democrats and Republicans long before election day, thanks to the archaic and cumbersome regulations governing nominating petitions.
New York [...]

One Party Rule in New York State? Only If Petition Challengers Get Their Way

Democrats and Republicans are working together across the state of New York to ensure that there can be only one government approved candidate on the ballot for local offices in November.

IL HB 723: Down, But Not Out…Yet

Yesterday, Free & Equal sent out an alert about Illinois HB 723, nicknamed the “Protect Incumbents Act.”
Today, we get word from Richard Winger’s Ballot Access News that Governor Pat Quinn has issued an “amendatory veto” on IL HB 723.
The bill would make it impossible for qualified parties to nominate someone by party meeting after the [...]

IL HB 723: Time Running Out for Governor Quinn to do the Right Thing

Illinois HB 723, nicknamed the protect incumbents act, passed the state legislature over a month ago. According to Illinois state law, Governor Quinn has until Tomorrow, August 26th, to veto the bill or it will become law.
“HB 723 would make it nearly impossible for third parties to slate candidates in Illinois,” said Free & Equal [...]

Free & Equal Elections Pop Quiz

How many candidates ran for President of the United States in the 2008 general election?
If you guessed just two, you’re way off!
If you saw our Third Party Presidential Debate, you know of at least two more candidates…But you’re still waaay off!
In fact, SIX candidates appeared on enough state ballots to attain the 270 electoral votes [...]

Free & Equal Founder Christina Tobin Interviewed on the “Reality Report”

Free & Equal Elections to Host Oklahoma Ballot Access Fundraiser

This Thursday night near downtown of Oklahoma City, The Free & Equal Elections Foundation will hold a Fundraiser Dinner for Oklahomans for Ballot Access (OBAR).
2008 Constitution Party Presidential candidate Dr. Chuck Baldwin will be the keynote speaker at the dinner. Oklahoma State Senator Randy Brogdon and Free & Equal Chair Christina Tobin will also speak at [...]

Third Party Activists on Illinois HB 723: “The Protect Incumbents Act”

The Free & Equal Elections Foundation held a press conference at its headquarters this past Monday, where Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was urged to issue a veto on HB 723, a bill nicknamed the “Protect Incumbents Act”
“HB 723 would make it nearly impossible for third parties to slate candidates in Illinois,” said Free & Equal [...]

Monday News Conference will oppose Illinois’ “Protect the Incumbents Act.”

“Will Governor Quinn veto the “Protect the Incumbents Act?”
The Free & Equal Elections Foundation will hold a press conference this coming Monday August 3, at its office, 407 S. Dearborn Street, Ste. 1170 at 1pm. Tobin will urge Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to veto HB 723.
“HB 723 would make it nearly impossible for third parties to slate candidates in [...]