On the morning of January 5, the three candidates for U.S. Senate from Massachusetts debated on the radio. See this story in the Worcester Telegram, which gives roughly the same amount of coverage to each of the three candidates. The … Continue reading
On January 6, at 9 a.m., the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Society for Krishna Consciousness v City of Los Angeles, S164272. The issue is whether airports should be open to expressive activity under the state Constitution. … Continue reading
Texas has a uniquely restrictive law for independent candidates (for office other than president). It requires them to file a notice in early January, if they intend to petition for a place on the ballot. Petitioning itself can’t start in … Continue reading
On January 5, a second lawsuit was filed in federal court against some Nebraska laws that restrict who can circulate petitions. The new case, Bernbeck v Gale, 4:10-cv-3001, challenges the law barring out-of-state residents from circulating petitions. A case filed … Continue reading
The 11th circuit will hear Coffield v Handel on Thursday, March 4, at 9 a.m. This is the case that challenges Georgia’s ballot access law for independent and minor party candidates for U.S. House, in regular elections. The law is … Continue reading
