U.S. District Court Upholds Oklahoma Petition for Independent Presidential Candidates, and the Presidential Nominees of Unqualified Parties

On December 13, U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Friot, a Bush Jr. appointee, upheld Oklahoma’s petition for independent presidential candidates, and the presidential nominees of unqualified parties. De La Fuente v Ziriax, 16cv-914. The law requires 3% of the past … Continue reading

U.S. District Court in Washington Refuses to Enjoin Possible Penalty of $1,000 for Presidential Electors Who Vote for Someone Other than Party Nominee

On December 14, U.S. District Court Judge James Robart, a Bush Jr. appointee, refused to enjoin Washington state’s penalty of up to $1,000 for presidential electors who vote in the electoral college for someone other than their party’s nominee. Chiafalo … Continue reading