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. [...]
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 [...]
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 & [...]
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 [...]
Free & Equal Founder Christina Tobin Interviewed on the “Reality Report”
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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 [...]
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 & [...]
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 [...]
Bloomberg Campaign Challenges Petitions, Wants Fewer Choices for NYC Voters
The State of New York has some of the most archaic rules to follow for petitioning candidates in the nation. Currently, petitioning various local offices is under way in New York City, including petitioning for the Mayor’s race as well as City Council. The focus on bureaucratic and clerical errors instead of voter eligibility often [...]
Ranked Choice Voting in Pierce County, Washington
Free & Equal Elections has been communicating with likeminded groups across the nation who are striving to break the two-party stranglehold on our electoral process. We are always on the lookout for solutions to the problems that plague ballot access for Independent and Third Party candidates. In Pierce County Washington, a solution has been found in [...]
Free & Equal Heads to Green Party Meeting
Free & Equal Elections is a truly trans-partisan organization dedicated to ensuring that ALL candidates have a spot on the ballot, regardless of political ideology. We have been traveling across the country to meet with like-minded activists who are dedicated to breaking the two-party stranglehold on our electoral process. We continue to use this outreach to [...]
Free & Equal Plan of Action
Free & Equal has released to the public our strategic plan to improve ballot access across the nation. You can download the plan from our website here. The plan details the steps Free & Equal will take over the next two years to eliminate the restrictive ballot access laws that make it difficult for Independent and Third Party [...]
Free & Equal News & Notes
It has been a busy couple of weeks for Free & Equal Elections. Last Saturday, on July 4th, Free & Equal held a non-partisan Tea Party in Chicago at Navy Pier. The well-attended event featured speakers from across the political spectrum, including progressive activists, making the Free & Equal/ ReTea Party very different from other tea [...]
Chicago’s 4th of July Non-Partisan Tea Party Is On!
Chicago America’s Independence Day Tea Party: A Non-Partisan, Astroturf-Free Tea Party Chicago, Il – On Saturday July 4th, hundreds of “Tea Parties” will be held across the nation, drawing attention to the American people’s growing dissatisfaction with the actions of our Federal government. Unfortunately, many of the Tea Parties are organized by “Astroturf” political consultants, intent [...]
Ralph Nader & Ron Paul Agree: Ballot Access Laws are Rigged Against Independent & Third Party Candidates
Ralph Nader and Ron Paul, two of the most outspoken political leaders of our time, don’t agree all that often. But one thing they both understand is that the American political system is rigged against independent and third party candidates. Restrictive ballot access laws across the nation prevent voters from having a real choice in [...]
Ron Paul Releases Statement of Support
Commends Free & Equal and Endorses Theresa Amato’s New Book Grand Illusion Congressman Ron Paul, R-TX, has sent a statement of support for Free & Equal Elections, and an endorsement of Theresa Amato’s new book Grand Illusion. In the statement, Congressman Paul says that Americans “deserve a system where third parties can compete,”that he is “impressed by the work [...]
Democrats, Republicans, Minor Parties, & Independents All Agree: The Top Two Primary is a Bad Idea
One year from now, in June of 2010, the citizens of California will be asked to cast a vote on Senate Constitutional Amendment 4, also known as the California Top Two Primaries Act. The vote comes as a result of a back room deal earlier this year to end the deadlock on passing California’s new budget. [...]
Nader asks McAuliffe to set the Record Straight
Former Campaign Manager Theresa Amato’s new book “Grand Illusion” details McAuliffe’s efforts to knock Nader out of the 2004 Presidential Election In her soon-to-be-released book, Grand Illusion, The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny (The New Press 2009), lawyer Theresa Amato charges that on June 23, 2004, Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe promised unspecified “resources” [...]
Free & Equal Chair Writes to Governor Quinn Urging Veto of IL HB 723
HB 723, a bill that would make it nearly impossible for third parties to slate candidates in Illinois, has passed both houses, and is on its way to Governor Quinn’s desk to be signed. Free & Equal remains opposed to this corrupt legislation, nicknamed the “Protect Incumbents Act”. A letter has been sent to Governor Quinn [...]
Ballot Access News & Notes
In this edition: Victory In Rhode Island Ballot Access Court Case Louisiana: HB 776 Defeated! Illinois Action Alert: HB 723 on the way to Governor Quinn
Free & Equal asks: Will the Real Terry McAuliffe Please Stand Up?
Terry McAuliffe’s Record as Former DNC Chairman Contradicts Candidate McAuliffe’s Rhetoric in Virginia’s 2009 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary In her soon-to-be-released book, Grand Illusion, The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny (The New Press 2009), lawyer Theresa Amato charges that on June 23, 2004, Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe promised unspecified “resources” to [...]
Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny
New Ballot Access Book Released by Theresa Amato Free & Equal to Sponsor Book Launch in Chicago Free & Equal Elections is sponsoring the Chicago launch of Theresa Amato’s new book Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny, out now on New Press books. The premier will be held at the [...]
