State Ballot Law Commission
Coverage of State Ballot Law Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Walsh back on ballot after judge faults process, despite fraud evidence
Michael Walsh's name will remain on the September primary ballot after a judge ruled the State Ballot Law Commission lacked jurisdiction to remove it due to alleged fraudulent nomination signatures. The judge also found the complaint against Walsh was improperly served, leading to the commission's decision being overturned. The commission plans to appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
- Pot advocate looks to boot marijuana question from ballot
A cannabis advocacy group led by Kevin Gilnack challenges the validity of signatures for a ballot question seeking to repeal recreational marijuana legalization, alleging fraudulent collection methods. The State Ballot Law Commission will hold a hearing to evaluate the challenge, as the campaign narrowly met signature requirements with a 122-signature margin. The proposal faces opposition despite previous legal setbacks and is funded by SAM Action Inc., a 501(c)(4) organization.