NC: Independent to Challenge Discriminatory Ballot Access Regime in Court

From the Charlotte Observer:

The Matthews contractor wants to make it easier for unaffiliated candidates like himself to get on the ballot. In 2008, Brody had to gather almost 2,300 signatures to be listed as an unaffiliated candidate in House District 103. He did, and won nearly 31 percent of the vote against incumbent Republican Rep. Jim Gulley. This year he wanted to run again, but he balked at the petition requirement. "Why is it I have to spend the money and time again to get 2,300 signatures when ... I got 9,600 votes?" he says. "It doesn't make any sense."