On February 8, the US Court of Appeals, DC circuit, held a hearing in Initiative & Referendum Institute v US Postal Service. The issue is whether the First Amendment protects petitioning on post office sidewalks. All 3 judges were very … Continue reading
On February 7, the Maine House Committee that hears election law bills heard testimony on LD254 and LD329. Both bills got a good reception, with no opposition speakers. On February 9 the same committee will meet again to decide whether … Continue reading
Late today, a Superior Court Judge in California ruled that Donna Frye was not elected Mayor of San Diego, even though she received more votes than any of her opponents. An appeal is being pursued. … Continue reading
The Secretary of State of Arkansas has ruled that a group may circulate a petition to qualify a new party, at any time. However, the petition must be completed within 150 days, or approximately 5 months. Formerly, the petition to … Continue reading
The Arizona Judiciary Committee approved SB 1218, even after hearing testimony from the public against it. The bill says that if someone tries and fails to get on the ballot as an independent candidate, he or she cannot then file … Continue reading
