New Mexico has closed primaries. On October 24, the New Mexico Supreme Court heard arguments in Crum v Duran, SISC 36030. The plaintiffs are independent voters who say the state constitution protects their right to vote in any partisan primary. … Continue reading
On October 24, U.S. District Court Judge Janet Neff, a Bush Jr. appointee, enjoined the Michigan law that makes it a crime for anyone to photograph his or her own voted ballot. The Michigan law is more severe than similar … Continue reading
On October 21, the Pennsylvania Republican Party sued in federal court to overturn a state law that says poll workers cannot work outside their home county. Poll watchers are authorized by state law to be present at polling places, but … Continue reading
On October 24, two Colorado voters filed a federal lawsuit to overturn the state law that makes it illegal for any voter to photograph his or her voted ballot and show that to anyone else. Hill v Williams, U.S. District … Continue reading
Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin did not choose his actual vice-presidential running mate until early this month. She is Mindy Finn. Because she was chosen so late, her name is not printed on any state’s ballot. Instead, McMullin’s vice-presidential running … Continue reading
