Jul 31
Maine, are you listening?
“Maryland’s highest court has struck down an election rule that has hindered efforts by alternative political parties to get their candidates on ballots. The Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned the state’s requirement that minor parties first obtain 10,000 voter signatures for recognition as a party. It also struck down a requirement to submit a second nominating petition for each candidate with the signatures of 1 percent of the electorate. ... The ruling opens up the election landscape for alternative parties such as the
Green Party, Libertarian Party, Reform Party and Constitution Party.” (07/31/03)
From: Rational Review
