Two candidates have filed for U.S. Senate in the Montana Libertarian primary. Montana requires parties with ongoing ballot status to nominate by primary, but does not actually print up primary ballots unless there is a contest. See this story, which … Continue reading
On March 16, U.S. District Court Judge William J. Haynes refused to stay his own ruling in the Tennessee ballot access case, Green Party of Tennessee v Hargett, 3:11-0692. The original decision in this case, handed down on February 3, … Continue reading
On March 16, a Florida state trial court said evidence can be presented next month on whether the state’s new U.S. House districts violate the Florida Constitution. See this story. … Continue reading
On March 15, the Arizona House Judiciary Committee passed SCR 1021 by a vote of 5-2. It places a measure on the November 2012 ballot asking if voters wish to de-fund the public funding program, which applies to candidates for … Continue reading
On March 15, this 26-page reply brief was filed in Chamness v Bowen, 11-56449. The Ninth Circuit now has all three briefs in the case, and will eventually set a date for oral argument. Chamness v Bowen challenges two particular … Continue reading
