The Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati released a poll for the Ohio gubernatorial race, on October 17. Unlike other polls for this race, the new poll asked voters about all 4 candidates. The results, as measured … Continue reading
On October 17, Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist told the Miami Herald editorial board that he has changed his position on whether ex-felons should be able to register to vote, and he now favors voting rights for ex-felons. 30% … Continue reading
On October 18, the 7th circuit heard oral arguments in Crawford v Rokita, the case over Indiana’s requirement that voters must produce a government photo-ID in order to vote at the polls. Those who don’t possess such ID may vote … Continue reading
On October 17, the ACLU Voting Rights Office filed a notice of appeal of the New Mexico Libertarian Party ballot access case, to the 10th circuit. The issue is whether New Mexico can require new parties to submit multiple petitions … Continue reading
On October 17, the Illinois State Board of Elections asked the 7th circuit to rehear Lee v Keith. This is the case in which the 7th circuit had ruled the Illinois ballot access law for independent candidates for the legislature … Continue reading
