On November 9, a lower state court in Illinois construed state election law to mean that homeless people cannot run for public office. Fore v Village of Oak Park Electoral Board, 09-coel-0029, Cook County. The homeless candidate, Daniel Fore, is … Continue reading
The Arkansas House State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1247 on March 11, Wednesday, at 10 a.m., in Room 151 of the Capitol. HB 1247 changes the definition of “political party” from a group … Continue reading
The Illinois House Election & Campaign Reform Committee holds a hearing on Tuesday, March 10, at 4 p.m., on two bills that would drastically improve ballot access for minor party and independent candidates. The bills are HB 1012 and HB … Continue reading
On March 9, the U.S. Supreme Court refused Arizona’s request to hear Brewer v Nader. This means last year’s 9th circuit decision, won by Ralph Nader, is safe. The 9th circuit had struck down Arizona’s early June petition deadline for … Continue reading
On March 9, the U.S. Supreme Court refused Arizona’s request to hear Brewer v Nader. This means last year’s 9th circuit decision, won by Ralph Nader, is safe. The 9th circuit had struck down Arizona’s early June petition deadline for … Continue reading
