On December 22, the 9th circuit issued a 29-page opinion in Drake v Obama, 09-56827. The case had been filed on January 20, 2009, a few hours after President Obama had been sworn into office. Among the plaintiffs were Alan … Continue reading
On December 22, U.S. District Court Judge John D. Bates upheld section five of the federal Voting Rights Act, in a 96-page opinion. The case is LaRoque v Holder, 10-0561. The case started after the voters of Kinston, North Carolina, … Continue reading
The petition deadline for candidates seeking a place on the Virginia Republican presidential primary is today. The State Board of Elections will remain open somewhat later than usual today, because some Republican presidential candidates haven’t filed yet, and may be … Continue reading
In 2010, an anonymous blog came into existence in Maine, in connection with the gubernatorial general election. The web site, called “The Cutler Files”, posted derogatory information about Eliot Cutler, an independent candidate for Governor who was almost elected. Later, … Continue reading
Texas has a unique law which requires parties that intend to qualify by petition to notify the state that they intend to do that. The intention form is due January 2, 2012. Here is a link to the form. The … Continue reading
