St. Louis Election Officials Threaten to Seize Campaign Literature Because Independent Candidate Labels Herself an “Independent Democrat”; Candidate Sues

On October 27, the chair of the St. Louis city election commission wrote a letter to independent candidate Jennifer Florida, saying that her campaign literature must not refer to herself as an “independent Democrat.” The letter says such literature “shall … Continue reading

Fourth Circuit Seems Determined to Avoid Constitutional Issue in South Carolina Republican Party Lawsuit on Private Open Primaries

On October 29, the Fourth Circuit heard oral arguments in Greenville County Republican Party v Way, 13-2170. Anyone can hear the 48-minute oral argument at this link. The Greenville County Republican Party challenges the state law that requires county parties … Continue reading