On February 22, the Green Party of Arkansas filed this reply brief in the 8th circuit, in Green Party of Arkansas v Martin, 10-3106. This is the case that challenges the Arkansas law that removes a party from the ballot … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2011
On February 22, Connecticut filled vacancies in three State Senate seats, and six State House seats. Here are some preliminary results, although they are unofficial and don’t break down the vote by party. Many of the races had candidates who … Continue reading
On February 17, Michael Chamness filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, alleging that California’s new election law unconstitutionally discriminates against him and other candidates who are not members of a qualified party. The case is Chamness … Continue reading
The Oklahoma ballot access bill, HB 1058, introduced by Representative Charles Key, has picked up some additional co-sponsors. They are Senator Jim Reynolds (R-Oklahoma City), and Representatives Jason Murphey (R-Guthrie), and Joe Dorman (D-Rush Springs). This is the bill that … Continue reading
All briefs have now been filed in Ni v Slocum, pending in the California State Court of Appeals in San Francisco, case no. A128721. This is the case over whether electronic signatures are valid on initiative petitions. Amici curiae briefs … Continue reading