On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court requested the Texas Democratic Party to file a response in Dallas County v Texas Democratic Party, 10-755. This tends to show that the Court is somewhat interested in the case, and is thinking … Continue reading
The ACLU Voting Rights office is fighting in the 11th circuit for the ability of persons jailed for misdemeanors to be able to vote absentee. There is no constitutionally valid reason for any state to prevent persons convicted of misdemeanors … Continue reading
Washington State Senator Craig Pridemore (D-Vancouver) has introduced SB 5119. It would abolish the presidential primary for 2012. In 2008, the Washington presidential primary was on February 19. The bill was introduced at the request of the Secretary of State. … Continue reading
Andy Jacobs, a professional petition circulator, has been arrested for collecting signatures in front of a public library in Maryland. He was working on the Green Party’s ballot access petition at the time. See this story. Because the reporter talked … Continue reading
Arizona Representative John Kavanagh (R-Fountain Hills) has introduced HCR 2005. It would require initiative proponents to obtain at least half their signatures from circulators who were not being paid. See this story. The bill would probably be held unconstitutional if … Continue reading
