On March 22, 2016, the Sixth Circuit issued this 17-page opinion in U.S. v NorCal Tea Party Patriots, 15-3793. The immediate issue in the Sixth Circuit was whether the IRS must release the names of all applicants for tax-exempt status … Continue reading
On March 23, the Louisiana House and Government Affairs Committee defeated HB 563. The bill would have let any candidate have “independent” on the ballot instead of a party name. The bill applied to all candidates, even members of qualified … Continue reading
On March 24, the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, agreed with the lower court that the challenge to Ted Cruz’ spot on the New York Republican presidential primary ballot was filed too late. Korman v New York State … Continue reading
Arizona law says that independent voters may choose any party’s primary ballot, but that law doesn’t apply to the presidential primaries. According to this story, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, a Republican, advocates that independents also be allowed to vote in … Continue reading
On March 23, the South Dakota Constitution Party and the South Dakota Libertarian Party filed this brief in their ballot access lawsuit. The case challenges the March 29 petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties who want to be recognized. Last month … Continue reading
