Recently, the Texas Democratic Party filed this response brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, in Dallas County v Texas Democratic Party, 10-755. This is the case in which a 3-judge U.S. District Court said that Dallas County needed approval from … Continue reading
The Washington State Constitution, Article II, section 15, says when a state legislator resigns or dies, there is no special election to replace him or her. Instead, the County Commissioners of that county choose a new legislator. However, the County … Continue reading
On Saturday, February 19, Louisiana held a special State Senate election, which was won by a Republican. This gives the Republicans a majority in the Louisiana State Senate for the first time since the 1874 election. See this story. … Continue reading
According to this story, a committee appointed by the Egyptian military to suggest constitutional amendments will include easier ballot access. Current law says an independent candidate for President needs 250 signatures of members of Parliament or local councils. Because Hosni … Continue reading
On February 7, Montana Secretary of State Linda McCulloch requested an Attorney General’s Opinion on whether the election code permits petitions to be signed electronically. The Secretary of State’s request notes that the Utah Supreme Court last year ruled that … Continue reading
