On October 20, the 9th circuit heard oral arguments in Gonzalez v State of Arizona, 08-17094, over Arizona’s law that does not permit foreign-born U.S. citizens to register to vote until they show their Naturalization Certificate to elections officials. The … Continue reading
On August 20, the Putnam County, Tennessee, County Commission, passed a resolution, asking the county’s Democratic and Republican Parties not to hold primaries for county office in 2010. See this story. The county is trying to save money. The last … Continue reading
North Carolina State Senator Andrew C. Brock has said he will introduce a bill to ease North Carolina ballot access laws for minor parties and independent candidates. He is a Republican representing Rowan and Davie Counties in the central part … Continue reading
On October 20, a state court in Washington maintained privacy protections for initiative petition signers, so that they are now treated the same as people who sign referendum petitions. See this story. … Continue reading
National Review Online has this short account of a conversation with Newt Gingrich, about the November 3, 2009 elections. Gingrich deplores the fact that a strong independent candidate is running for Governor of New Jersey, and he also deplores the … Continue reading
