On March 22, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Gibney ruled that Sa’ad El-Amin is entitled to a trial, in his lawsuit that alleges Virginia’s restrictions on ex-felon voting was motivated by an attempt to disenfranchise racial minorities. The U.S. … Continue reading
According to this Politico story, the Democratic National Committee has arranged for robo-calls to constituents of ten Republican State Senators in Pennsylvania, asking these constituents to ask their Senator to oppose SB 538. That is the bill to provide that … Continue reading
On March 19, the Arizona Senate Elections Committee passed HCR 2026, which would put a ballot measure on the 2014 ballot. It would ask voters if they wish to stop funding campaigns for state office. The proposal would ask if … Continue reading
On February 21, New York Assembly bill 204, the “ballot-friendly act”, was placed on third reading in the Assembly. It had passed the Assembly Election Law Committee on February 12. It requires that the names of candidates be in type … Continue reading
On March 25, the Oklahoma House Subcommittee on General Government (part of the Committee on Budget and Appropriations) passed SB 76 by 5-1. This is the bill that doubles candidate filing fees. The new fees will be: legislature $400; Governor … Continue reading
