Sentences with phrase «state primary ballot»

But the only so - called theft case in the News21 database involved four Indiana Democratic Party officials accused in 2008 of forging signatures on petitions to get Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on the state primary ballot.

State Supreme Court Justice David Weinstein dismissed a challenge on Monday to remove Sen. Ted Cruz (R - Texas) from the New York state primary ballot.

Both candidates are on the state primary ballot for the Republican endorsement.

Not exact matches

Voters in Illinois are headed to the polls to cast their ballots in primary elections across the state.

In Ohio, the most contested of the 10 states to cast ballots on Tuesday, Catholics represented one of GOP primary's main constituencies.

Due to a voter - approved initiative that has the two highest primary vote - getters appearing on the general election ballot regardless of party, some November races for major state offices are contests between a leftwing Democrat and a radical Democrat.

The bill comes after U.S. District Court Judge Gary Sharpe declared June 26 as the primary for Congressional races in order for the state to comply with a law governing timely access to military and overseas ballots.

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.

(in a state like California where a person may have different ballots depending on which sub-elections they are eligible for, e.g. close primaries or local vs. federal)?

Dohney has been endorsed by the state Independence Party, which means he also has an assured spot on the general election ballot should he lose the GOP primary.

Naturally, I am disappointed to hear the the Executive Committee of the Conservative Party of New York State chose not to grant me a Wilson Pakula authorization to appear on their primary ballot.

More specifically, there are federal campaign finance forms that have to be filed and you need to get onto the primary ballot in each state.

The Reform Party of New York State says it plans to conduct candidate interviews by early June, with an eye toward forcing an opportunity - to - ballot primary in some races.

That leaves three months for candidates to gather signatures, get on the ballot, and actually campaign before the late June congressional primary (which may be separate from the state legislative primary, another travesty).

«In preparation for the upcoming September primaries for the Republican and Conservative Party ballot lines, our Congressional campaign team is shifting some personnel,» Cox stated.

Both candidates in the 40th state Senate district race — GOP Sen. Greg Ball and Democrat Justin Wagner — are hoping to win the Green Party line through an opportunity to ballot in Thursday's primary elections.

«My petition operation, once we have secured our place on the Primary ballot, will serve as the genesis of an aggressive Democratic field campaign apparatus for the New Roosevelt Initiative that can help elect New Roosevelt's throughout the State,» Samuels said.

But Long, who received the state Conservative Party's unanimous endorsement yesterday, and so will be on the November general election ballot no matter what happens in the GOP primary (unless there's a post-primary deal, a la Paladino - Lazio 2010), was careful not to offer a full - throated endorsement of Ryan's proposal — or to say she would vote for it if she had the opportunity — saying she needs more time to review it.

The Democrat - turned - Republican Levy failed to get onto the ballot at the state convention, and Lazio ended up losing the GOP primary to Carl Paladino, who, in turn, lost to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the general election.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy today refused to say today whether he will quit the governor's race and back his GOP primary opponent, former Rep. Rick Lazio, if he fails to get on the ballot at the state party convention.

Facing pressure from progressive groups and primary challengers up and down the ballot, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement to end a controversial power - sharing deal between state Republicans and a breakaway group of Democratic lawmakers.

The duel primary structure dates back to a 2012 ruling in which a federal judge moved the state's congressional - level primary to June in order to comply with the federal MOVE Act, which requires timely access to military and overseas absentee ballots.

But the state has to comply with a federal law that ensures ballots will be sent to military personnel and Americans living abroad 45 days before the primary.

The three - term legislator filed his papers with the secretary of the state's office Thursday to have his name placed on the Aug. 14 primary ballot.

Attention on the Republican presidential candidates in the Granite State's first in the nation primary on Tuesday would normally be a golden opportunity for a down - ballot incumbent like GOP Rep. Frank C. Guinta, who has $ 12,000 in his campaign account, to hitch a ride, boost his visibility and secure some much - needed donations.

On Thursday, May 8th VID members gathered to hear statements from four judicial candidates and to endorse seven State candidates for the Democratic Primary ballot.

Hundreds of voters were prevented from casting ballots in the May primary when the state eliminated these reforms — a disturbing preview of what's to come.

The two candidates have split support from the local Democratic party machines and elected officials, and have overshadowed two other Democrats on the primary ballot, community activist Tamika Mapp and former State Assemblymember Israel Martinez.

«The results of the GOP State Convention Gubernatorial voting represent a personal disappointment, as we did not achieve the required 15 percent of delegate support for primary ballot access.

Other possible strong candidates for attorney general include former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara (who reportedly may run as an independent), Queens state Sen. Mike Gianaris, and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who reportedly believes he could run in the Democratic primary, despite legal questions about whether he could also be on the ballot for Congress.

Arts. 3092 and 3111 to 3114 deal with the mechanics of procuring a place on the primary ballot for federal, state, district, or county office.

Carson, who endorsed GOP front - runner Donald Trump, remains on the state's Republican primary ballot after his campaign failed to file the necessary paperwork with the state Board of Elections to have his name removed.

Generally, the secretary of state places candidates who are «advocated or recognized as candidates in national news media» on the primary ballot.

«I want to lean heavily on the LDS Church,» he said, adding that the «stars have aligned» in that he is on the state's primary ballot running against Romney, a member of the LDS Church.

Even getting on the primary ballot may be a challenge: New York State requires 15,000 signatures.

A federal appeals court in Manhattan on Thursday upheld former New York City Council member Dan Halloran's conviction for taking bribes and arranging payoffs to help former state Sen. Malcolm Smith get on the 2013 Republican mayoral primary ballot.

In more than a dozen states, House and Senate primary elections will happen on the same ballot with the presidential race — timing that could pose a challenge for incumbent candidates in intra-party battles.

After that first ballot, most delegates are no longer bound to support the winner of their state's party primary or caucuses — they're free agents who can support the candidate of their choosing.

They've got to let as many voters as possible know Padernacht is no longer actively campaigning, despite the fact that his name will still appear on the primary ballot (unless, of course, someone manages to get him nominated for a judgeship or lands him a great job outside the state).

Two other state senators are also trying to jump ship in Albany by seeking local elected office, and they're on the primary ballot today, too.

Sept. 11 Last day to deliver state / local primary ballot in person to county board, by close of polls.

Colorado Governor: State Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, recent ex-wife to GOP Rep. Mike Coffman, received a dismal 6 percent of delegates at the Republican state assembly over the weekend, well short of the 30 percent threshold needed to make the GOP primary ballot for goveState Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, recent ex-wife to GOP Rep. Mike Coffman, received a dismal 6 percent of delegates at the Republican state assembly over the weekend, well short of the 30 percent threshold needed to make the GOP primary ballot for govestate assembly over the weekend, well short of the 30 percent threshold needed to make the GOP primary ballot for governor.

But political hopeful Philip Pidot is pressing for a new primary in federal court after a state court judge ruled he was eligible to run as a Republican ballot but there was not enough time to get Pidot's name on the primary ballot by last Tuesday.

Sept. 10 Last day to apply in person for state / local primary ballot.

Lumaj survived the first round of balloting at Saturday's Republican state convention but was eliminated on the second ballot when he failed to reach the 15 percent threshold needed to qualify for a primary.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Reform Party of New York State says it plans to conduct candidate interviews by early June, with an eye toward forcing an opportunity - to - ballot primary in some races.

The mayor called on the state Legislature to pass broad voting and election reforms, including same - day voter registration, early voting, «no excuse» absentee voting, electronic poll books, consolidation of primary elections, reformatting ballots to make them more user - friendly, and pre-registration of 16 - and 17 - year - olds.

«I never had any doubt that I was a New Yorker, but now we have official court approval stating that as a matter of law, I am a New Yorker and I will be on the ballot in the Democratic primary for governor,» Teachout told the Brooklyn Eagle.

Updated: 8:18 p.m. A state judge denied Rep. Colleen Hanabusa's request to postpone voting in Hawaii's Democratic Senate primary, where voters in a couple precincts are scheduled to cast ballots Friday.

Stewart will also need the support of 15 percent of the delegates at the Republican state convention in May if she wants to appear on the August primary ballot.