Sentences with phrase «election ballot as»

Independents can petition onto special election ballot as well.

This race could be one of the most entertaining in the country, however, assuming state Comptroller Caroline Keeton Strayhorn and musician and author Kinky Friedman qualify for the general election ballot as independents.

A candidate may have his or her name placed on the general election ballot as an independent candidate if he or she is not affiliated with a political party.

Chris Fowler is attempting to get on the general election ballot as a Libertarian as well.

Not exact matches

As in the 2015 regional election, the next ballot is likely to be framed as a plebiscite vote over independence, with the ruling «Together For Yes» coalition likely to stick togetheAs in the 2015 regional election, the next ballot is likely to be framed as a plebiscite vote over independence, with the ruling «Together For Yes» coalition likely to stick togetheas a plebiscite vote over independence, with the ruling «Together For Yes» coalition likely to stick together.

But that wasn't all that depressed Clinton's vote: Hansen said a far lower number of provisional ballots than typical for a presidential election played a role, as did a recent strict voter - ID law that was in effect for its first presidential election in the state.

As the ballot approaches in late April, the outcome appears more unpredictable after the surprising Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump, one analyst told CNBC that France is the current big concern.

Small - business owners around the country are casting their ballots as the race to the 2014 Midterm Election finish line comes to an end — and how Main Street votes could determine not just who will go to Washington, but also the outcome of key initiatives that affect all of our bottom lines.

Election - integrity advocates nationwide are celebrating a decision by a New York state appeals court that classifies electronic ballot images as public records.

Gonzalez was on the ballot as a candidate for the 2016 Robstown Municipal Utility Board runoff election.

It will be interesting, then, to see how Okotokians, especially those thousands who ostensibly flocked to town specifically because of its environmental reputation, mark their ballot in the next provincial election if forced to choose between a not - so - green Smith and a pro-growth PC candidate such as Morton.

Polls opened at 8 a.m. Friday in Iran as Iranians cast ballots in the first parliamentary elections since the 2009 vote that sparked riots and accusations of rigging.

I don't know what church you've been going to, but my minister goes to great pains before an election to not mention ANY candidate or particular ballot issue, but instead call on the congregation to read their scriptures (suggesting some references) and pray, pray, pray for God's guidance, as they get ready to cast their vote.

He urged all voters to consider all of the issues raised as they cast their ballots on the June 8 General Election.

Tell him to waddle his fat as's down to his local election comissioner's office, pay whatever fee is required, and put his name on a ballot.

The state Conservative Party has given its nod to Elise Stefanik, one of two Republicans contenders (as of today) vying for the North Country House seat of retiring Democratic Rep. Bill Owens, ensuring her a ballot line in the November general election regardless of the outcome of the June GOP primary.

All that said, the best way for you to find out exactly what it takes to get on the primary ballot is to: (1) hire a good election law attorney, or (2) contact the Suffolk County Board of Elections and ask them to provide you with the rules for ballot access, candidate qualifications (such as residency requirements in the district), deadline dates, and filing fees.

In a secret - ballot election, House GOP lawmakers formally nominated Rep. Paul Ryan to serve as speaker, ending a month - long search to find a replacement for the departing John Boehner who could united the fractious party.

Although voting experienced unprecedented delays and reports of pre-ticked ballot papers, the national presiding officer described the election as «successful» in spite of the glitches.

, New Hampshire, as eight residents cast midnight ballots in an election day tradition.

A computerized system that casts ballots automatically will expedite the election process, as the current system does not officially elect a president until over a month after the election.

Clinton's loss in the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump was seen as a galvanizing event for many women to run for office in down - ballot races — from local elections, state legislation races and congressional campaigns — this year.

governor (again)-- and plans to use the comptroller's office, should he be successful in getting on the ballot and then winning the election, as a springboard.

The voter register is the most important tool for making election outcomes credible, it is like a credible and reliable scientific research which relies on the «sample frame»; it is the touchstone that gives assurance to the fact that the ballot, as expressed in an election, arose from the physical presence of eligible voters at the polling unit who delegated part of their sovereignty temporarily to elected officials.

It's looking increasingly likely that at least two of the three would - be Gillibrand challengers will get onto the ballot as 2012 shapes quickly up into a re-do of 2010 when the GOP finally settled on former Rep. Joe DioGuardi, who lost big in the general election.

Incumbent Sen. Michael Venditto regained a narrow advantage in the 8th district ballot counting process on Tuesday as Democrats accused Republicans of «walking away» from counting the final 300 or so ballots in Democratic friendly election districts.

Barron, who hopes to receive at least 50,000 votes on the Freedom Party line, establishing a new third party that will have automatic ballot status in the 2014 elections, told me the vast number of signatures he has amassed should serve as the equivilent of a political «no trespassing» sign to any of his detractors.

The Senate is once again a key flashpoint in this year's down - ballot elections as Democrats seek to gain a majority eight years after losing control following a tumultuous, two - year term.

The Reform Party was created by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's allies during the 2014 election year as a ballot line aimed at capturing voters who disapproved of the Common Core educations standards.

The state Democratic committee on Friday released an organizing email meant to boost candidates running down ballot this year, pegging the April 24 special election as a «D - Day» for action.

As the Women's Equality Party ballot line fails to gain traction with candidates this election year, the ballot line founded by Republican Westchester County Executive Rob Asotorino will include more than 1,900 candidates.

Even as generic congressional ballot polling has indicated that Republicans are making up some ground ahead of 2018 midterm election, Democrats are widening their targets and a nonpartisan analysis shows that more GOP incumbents might be at risk.

As Nixon tries to harness progressives in her left - flank challenge to Cuomo, an early test of her staying power will come with the Working Families Party, which could give her a general - election ballot line even if the governor wins the Democratic nomination.

But as the scandalous move to deny thousands of new voters a ballot in the ongoing leadership election shows, the Labour establishment clearly feels insecure that people are no longer as obedient as they once were.

ALBANY — As Cynthia Nixon tries to harness progressives in her left - flank challenge to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an early test of her staying power will come with the Working Families Party, which could give her a general - election ballot line even if Cuomo wins the Democratic nomination.

Democratic party leaders have sought to have him nominated for election as a judge, one of the only ways to get his name off the ballot.

No constituency candidate who seeks election as an independent candidate shall use the name of any political party that contested the last general election or any by - election held since the last general election but shall have the word «INDEPENDENT», without further qualification or addition, shown on the ballot paper immediately below that candidate's name.

In the precursor to November's general election, Walsh proved his seriousness as a candidate, stealing a ballot from his Republican opponent.

«State agents uncovered hundreds of fraudulent examples: people who didn't live in the city voting in the election; phony signatures on absentee ballots; and campaign vote brokers acting as witnesses for most of these ballots.

The Rensselaer County Board of Elections says almost 1,500 absentee ballots were distributed, and as of Wednesday afternoon, 750 have been returned.

Tuesday afternoon saw Cuomo turn away from more immediate concerns, such as the looming end of the state legislative session and the 2017 election that will include a New York City mayoral election and a statewide ballot question of whether to convene a state constitutional convention.

With that said, and although the decision was made, one which must have been difficult for the Board of Elections; I must state that the negative influences internally and externally within the Republican party of those such as John Haggerty and Bart Haggerty (employees, supporters, friends, and colleagues of New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich); and the ever so trivial personal and territorial egos of Myrna Littlewort and Gigi Salvador has caused the results of the disqualifying the nomination and designation of the only candidate seeking ballot, a Hispanic Republican in the 35th Assembly District, Eric M. Mingott.

Sen. Roy McDonald's decision not to campaign on the Independence Party line through November is a particular blow to Republican same - sex marriage supporters, who just this morning released a poll paid for by New York Unity PAC that found the senator could have won the general election even as a minor party candidate with a single ballot line.

Given the closeness of the contest and the high stakes involved for participants, there is a possibility that the practice of ethnic hate speech, the rigging of ballot boxes and the organisation of intimidating practices results in large - scale violence, as witnessed in the previous election.

There was widespread sniggering early in David Cameron's tenure as leader of the party when candidates started appearing on local election ballot papers tagged as David Cameron's Conservatives.

There has reported instances where police officers have stood unconcernhttp: / / ghanapoliticsonline.com as ballot boxes are snatched during elections.

NEW YORK CITY — New Yorkers headed to the polls for a chance to select Mayor Michael Bloomberg's successor and cast ballots in a host of other elections — even as broken voting machines across the city stalled their efforts.

Mr. Espaillat cited a number of what he described as «irregularities» on Election Day, including an unusual lack of bilingual inspectors, the absence mailed notifications alerting voters to the new Election Day date this year, and Spanish language speakers being handed affidavit ballots instead of regular ones.

This is the bill that says a newly - qualifying party that only wishes to participate in the presidential election may get on the ballot as late as July.

LaLota said the process could slow as election officials begin an absentee ballot count in the 8th Legislative District, where Legis.