On September 16, the city of Tucson filed a lawsuit in state court, arguing that the State Constitution permits the city to decide for itself whether it wishes to use partisan or non-partisan elections. The Tucson City Charter calls for … Continue reading
On September 18, the Massachusetts Libertarian Party won its 2008 case on presidential substitution. The decision was not surprising, because the same court had granted injunctive relief last year. The issue is whether an unqualified party can use a stand-in … Continue reading
On September 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, held unconstitutional several Federal Election Commission regulations on campaign spending by non-profit groups, often known as “527’s”. The case is Emily’s List v FEC, 08-5422. Here is the decision. The … Continue reading
The Fifth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Moore v Hosemann in New Orleans, the week of November 2-6. The case concerns the Mississippi Secretary of State’s refusal to accept presidential elector paperwork for Brian Moore, the 2008 Socialist Party … Continue reading
Late on September 17, the Massachusetts House passed HB 656 by a vote of 95-58. This is the bill that lets the Governor fill a U.S. Senate vacancy almost immediately after the seat becomes vacant. The appointee would only serve … Continue reading
