On March 7, the U.S. Supreme Court revealed the results of its March 4 conference. For the third conference in a row, the Court considered, but did not decide, whether to hear the two cases concerning the Illinois special U.S. … Continue reading
Illinois Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) has introduced HB 2010. It changes ballot access for independent candidates, but not for the nominees of unqualified parties. The bill lowers the number of signatures for independent candidates, so that the number required … Continue reading
The Alabama Senate Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics & Elections Committee will hear SB 17 on March 8, Tuesday. This is the bill by Senator Cam Ward to lower the number of signatures for independent candidates (for office other than President) … Continue reading
On April 27, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Nevada Commission on Ethics v Carrigan, 10-568. In 2006, a Sparks, Nevada city councilmember, Michael Carrigan, voted to approve a measure allowing casinos to be built within certain parts … Continue reading
Alabama will hold a special election on June 28 to fill the vacant seat in the State House of Representatives, 105th district. The legislator elected in November 2010, Spencer Collier, resigned in January to take a job in the executive … Continue reading
