Elections; party identification on ballots in local elections. (SB56)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Elections; party identification on ballots; local elections. Extends to local elections the requirement that ballots identify the nominating political party for party candidates and identify independent candidates as such. Currently, this requirement applies only to federal, statewide, and General Assembly elections. Amends § 24.2-613 (“Form of ballot.”), § 24.2-640 (“Ballots generally.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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Comments
Why should it matter what party a person is from, the only question should be is the person any good.
Here's a concept Mr. Gleason: Why not let the localities decide that sort of thing. Already they are required to put major party candidates (sans party label) first on the ballot. Why shouldn't that be decided at the local level?
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