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Topic21 documents tagged

Ballot Access

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This page collects the 21 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Ballot Access”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Elections, Illinois Politics, and 4Th Congressional District.

Active Bills

State BillTEXASMar 11, 2025Texas HB 1476 requires 'None of the above' option on all election ballotsTexas ballots must include a 'None of the above' option for every race starting September 1, 2025. Voters can affirmatively choose this option instead of voting for a listed or write-in candidate, tho

Recent Activity

  1. Thu, Aug 201 item
    1. Sarasota election officials identify error regarding ineligible candidate's ballot statusAn ineligible candidate for city commissioner withdrew from the race after an administrative error nearly allowed her to appear on the ballot. The error was identified and corrected before the candidaManatee County
  2. Fri, Jul 171 item
    1. Election Officials Recommend Removing Independent Candidates from 4th District BallotHearing officers for the Illinois State Board of Elections have recommended disqualifying independent candidates Byron Sigcho-López and Mayra Macías from the November ballot, citing a failure to meet United States
  3. Thu, Jul 161 item
    1. Election Board Recommends Removing Two Independent Candidates from 4th District BallotIllinois State Board of Elections hearing officers have recommended disqualifying independent congressional candidates Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Mayra Macías from the November ballot for failing to United States
  4. Mon, May 41 item
    1. California Governor's Ballot Features 61 Candidates, Causing Voter ConfusionCalifornia's upcoming gubernatorial primary features an unusually high number of 61 candidates on the ballot, leading to confusion among voters. The extensive list, spanning multiple pages, includes wUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Chris Gettyperson2 mentions
  2. 02Mayra Macíasperson2 mentions
  3. 03Joseph A. Cravenperson2 mentions
  4. 04Patty Garcíaperson2 mentions
  5. 05Chicago Sun-Timesorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Illinois State Board of Electionsorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Barbara Goodmanperson2 mentions
  8. 08Andrew Finkoperson2 mentions
  9. 09$4,918.58dollar amount1 mentions
  10. 10Californiaplace1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsTexas HB 1476 requires 'None of the above' option on all election ballots
  • Topic to peopleChris Getty, Mayra Macías, Joseph A. Craven (+3 more)
  • Topic to orgsChicago Sun-Times, Illinois State Board of Elections
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  1. Aug 20, 2026NewsSarasota election officials identify error regarding ineligible candidate's ballot status
  2. Jul 17, 2026NewsElection Officials Recommend Removing Independent Candidates from 4th District Ballot
  3. Jul 16, 2026NewsElection Board Recommends Removing Two Independent Candidates from 4th District Ballot
  4. May 4, 2026NewsCalifornia Governor's Ballot Features 61 Candidates, Causing Voter Confusion
  5. Mar 11, 2025State BillTexas HB 1476 requires 'None of the above' option on all election ballots

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