On June 13, the California Supreme Court refused to hear Fuller v Bowen, the case over whether California’s one-year residency requirement for candidates for the legislature should be enforced. Ever since 1879, the California Constitution has said that candidates for … Continue reading
According to this story, New York’s legislature is likely to soon pass a bill which will result in clearer ballots in that state. See this story. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading
On June 13, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, the independent from Vermont, filed a petition to to run for re-election as an independent candidate. He also filed a petition to be in the Democratic primary for the same office. However, in … Continue reading
It is possible that three presidential candidates, all of whom are seeking a minor party presidential nomination, will qualify for primary season matching funds this year. Buddy Roemer, who is seeking the Americans Elect nomination, was certified for primary season … Continue reading
On March 16, Scotusblog posted its “Cert petition of the day”, which is Libertarian Party of North Dakota v Jaeger. Scotusblog editors had previously said they would feature this case, but now have actually done so. See here. On March … Continue reading
