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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Italic title Шаблон:Infobox newspaper Ballot Access News is a United States-based website and monthly online and print newsletter edited and published by Bill Redpath and Richard Winger.

History

Richard Winger, an expert on ballot access law in the United States, started the newsletter to advocate "fair and equitable ballot access laws" in 1985.[1]

On June 1, 2023, Richard Winger announced his retirement from Ballot Access News. Bill Redpath, former chair of the Libertarian National Committee, became the new editor of the newsletter.[2] However, Winger continues to write as an editor.

Content

Ballot Access News reports on state and federal court decisions,[1] compares American ballot access laws to those of other democratic nations,[3] covers developments on electoral systems such as instant-runoff voting, and documents the number of votes independent and minor party candidates receive.[4][5] The newsletter also records the activities of the Coalition for Free and Open Elections, an interest group of minor party members and others working together on ballot access law reform issues.[6]

Influence and reception

Reporting by Ballot Access News has been cited by ABC News, CNN, Politico, Reuters, the Washington Post, and other outlets. [7][8][9][10][11]

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