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The U.S. Supreme Court will issue three election law opinions between May 18 and June 29. They are: (1) Caperton v Massey Coal Company, 08-22, on what to do when a state elects its state court judges and one side … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Here is a list of all known pending lawsuits in which a minor party or independent candidate is challenging the constitutionality of a state’s ballot access laws: Alabama: a decision is expected at any time in Shugart v Chapman, pending … Continue reading
In 2008, Illinois held its primary for all federal and state office in February. It was the earliest regularly-scheduled congressional primary in U.S. history. If the legislature does nothing, then the 2010 primaries will also be in February. The Pioneer … Continue reading
On May 8, a spokesperson for President Obama said no U.S. Supreme Court nominee to fill Justice David Souter’s vacancy will be announced in the coming week. See this story. A few of the prospects discussed in the media have … Continue reading
On April 9, the 6th circuit denied a request by the Tennessee Democratic Party to terminate the lawsuit Kurita v State Primary Board of Tennessee Democratic Party, no. 08-6245. This case is one of the most interesting political party cases … Continue reading