Source: Ballot Access News

On February 27, filing closed for Arizona’s upcoming special congressional primary in the 8th district. The seat is vacant because of the resignation of Gabrielle Giffords. The special primary will be on April 17, and the special general election on June 12.

One Green Party member, community activist Charles Manolakis, filed. One Democrat, Ron Barber, filed. Four Republicans filed: Frank Antenori, Jesse Kelly, Martha McSally, and Read more »

Source: Ballot Access News

On February 27, the Wyoming Secretary of State determined that Americans Elect has enough valid signatures on its petition. Wyoming now has four ballot-qualified parties: Americans Elect, Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican. The Constitution Party and the Country Party are expected to qualify soon. Assuming that happens, Wyoming will have six ballot qualified-parties, the most in its history. Read more »

Source: Ballot Access News

On February 27, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Greene v Bartlett, 11-868, which challenged the number of signatures required for an independent candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina. The requirement is 4% of the number of registered voters. The law also requires a filing fee of 2% of the annual salary of the office. The requirement is generally between 16,000 and 20,000 signatures. Read more »