The Alabama legislature convenes January 9, 2018. The only election law bills of interest that have been filed so far are identical bills in each house that would eliminate special elections for U.S. Senate, except for special elections held simultaneously … Continue reading
The Arizona legislature convenes on January 8, 2018. A few election law bills have already been introduced. Representative Ken Clark (D-Phoenix) has introduced HB 2051, which would let independent voters vote in any party’s presidential primary. Arizona law already lets … Continue reading
On January 1, 2018, the Georgia Libertarian Party filed this short brief in Cowen v Kemp, n.d., 1:17cv-4660. This is the case that challenges the Georgia petition requirement for independent and minor party candidates for U.S. House. Georgia had filed … Continue reading
Texas has been embroiled in lawsuits over its U.S. House and legislative districts, and its voter ID law for voting at the polls, for years. This Texas Tribune article explains the status of each set of lawsuits. Thanks to Electionline … Continue reading
Utah Representative Justin Fawson (R-North Ogden) has introduced HB 68. It would let parties decide whether or not to let candidates petition onto that party’s primary ballot. If parties don’t want to allow candidates to petition onto their primary ballot, … Continue reading
