On May 22, the Nevada Assembly passed SB 499, the bill that eases petition deadlines for newly-qualifying parties and non-presidential independent candidates. The bill now goes to the Governor. The bill moves the petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties from April … Continue reading
On May 26, the U.S. Supreme Court said it will hear Evenwel v Abbott, 14-940, a Texas redistricting case involving the State Senate districts. The plaintiffs are voters who live in a rural State Senate district. They argue that the … Continue reading
Ever since Jimmy Carter won the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976, long-shot major party presidential candidates have concentrated on campaigning very heavily, and very early, in the states with the earliest presidential primaries and caucuses. But this Politico story suggests … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court has only six more dates on which it will release opinions, this term. They are May 26, and June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. The only pending election law decision is Arizona State Legislature v … Continue reading
Tunisia’s new constitution requires that the initiative process be created, at least for local government. So far, the process has not yet been implemented. This article, by Joe Mathews of California, gives more detail. … Continue reading
