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State Ballot Law Commission
Board Information
Policy Area
MiscellaneousPurpose
To investigate upon objection made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter the legality, validity, completeness and accuracy of all nomination papers and actions required by law to give candidates access to a state ballot or to place an initiative or referendum on a state ballot; to have jurisdiction over and render a decision on any matter referred to it, pertaining to the statutory and constitutional qualifications of any nominee for state, national or county office; the certificates of nomination or nomination papers filed in any presidential or state primary, state election, or special state primary or election, the withdrawal of nomination for any state, county, or federal office after the time to do so has expired or any ineffective withdrawal; the filing of nomination papers under a false name, or fictitious nominees; and the fraudulent or forged signing of statewide initiative or referendum petitions, or any other objection relating to the signatures on such petitions.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 2Meeting Information
As needed.Compensation
Not more than $5,000 per year, as the governor may determine, as well as expenses.Legal Authority
Board Members
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Chunias | (U) | Governor | February 1, 2017 |
| Ms. Sarah Herlihy Esq. | (U) 3 | Governor | January 31, 2019 |
| Hon. Brian R. Merrick | Retired Judge - (U) | Governor | February 1, 2018 |
| Macken Toussaint | (U) 2 | Governor | January 31, 2017 |
| - | (Rep) 2 | Governor | February 1, 2018 |