The Third Circuit will hear Benezet Consulting v Boockvar, 20-2976, on Friday, September 24, at 10 a.m. The issue is the Pennsylvania ban on out-of-state circulators for primary petitions. The U.S. District Court had struck it down, but only as … Continue reading
On September 8, the California legislature passed SB 660, which bans paying initiative circulators on a per-signature basis. Similar bills have been vetoed by each of the last three governors. … Continue reading
On September 8, India B. Walton, Democratic nominee for Mayor of Buffalo, asked the Second Circuit to stay the order of the U.S. District Court that put her opponent, independent candidate Byron Brown, on the November ballot. The Second Circuit … Continue reading
The Second Circuit now has two cases involving the constitutionality of the May petition deadline for independent candidates. They both concern the election for Mayor of Buffalo. They both have the same name, Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections. … Continue reading
On September 7, AB 446 passed the California legislature. It makes minor improvements in the ability of new parties to qualify for party status. … Continue reading
