As already reported, a U.S. District Court Judge this year invalidated the Georgia’s 5% petition requirement for non-Republican, non-Democratic candidates for U.S. House. Later in the year, the judge then ruled that until the legislature fixes the law, she would … Continue reading
The Ninth Circuit has asked attorneys in Mecinas v Hobbs, 20-16301, whether January 2022 would be suitable for oral argument. This is the case in which the Democratic Party challenges the Arizona law on the order of party nominees on … Continue reading
On October 7, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 446, which would have made it somewhat easier to qualify a new party. Here is the veto message, which exhibits ignorance. Governor Newsom seems to think that reducing the number of … Continue reading
Ballotpedia has this list of states that have announced special legislative sessions to work on redistricting of U.S. House and state legislative districts. … Continue reading
Supporters of a Utah top-five initiative have suspended their 2022 petition campaign. See this story. Thanks to Fairvote for the link. … Continue reading
