Signature cases add fuel to calls for ballot access reform

Alleged signature fraud in Massachusetts has sparked bipartisan calls for ballot access reform, with Republicans and Democrats agreeing on the need to revise the process for qualifying candidates and ballot questions. MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale criticized the reliance on paid signature-gathering firms, while Democratic legislators are finalizing a bill requiring financial disclosures and oversight of signature collectors. Internal GOP conflicts emerged as candidates accused each other of failing to address the fraud allegations.