On April 21, the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in Snyder v King, 94S00-1101. The Court must decide whether a state law is consistent with the Indiana Constitution. The Indiana Constitution authorizes the legislature to cancel voter registration for those … Continue reading
Recall petitions have now been filed against five Republican State Senators, and three Democratic State Senators, in Wisconsin. See this story, which also indicates that some of the petitions are being challenged. Elections officials are asking for emergency appropriations to … Continue reading
On April 21, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Bataillon, a Clinton appointee, held oral arguments in Citizens in Charge v Gale, 4:09-cv-3255. This lawsuit challenges the Nebraska law that bars out-of-state petitioners. See this newspaper story, which describes the testimony … Continue reading
On April 21, the Florida House passed HB 1355 on a party-line vote, 79-37. All Republicans who voted, voted “yes”; all Democrats who voted, voted “no.” Among other things, the bill says that qualified parties may not place a presidential … Continue reading
On April 21, the Indiana Senate passed HB 1242. Current law says if a general election winner is found ineligible, the runner-up takes the position. The bill changes that, for state office (other than Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and judicial posts) … Continue reading
