On January 19, 2012, the 9th circuit issued an opinion in Farris v Seabrook, 11-35620, a case over Washington State’s $800 limit on contributions to political committees making expenditures in a recall campaign. The 9th circuit agreed with the U.S. … Continue reading
On February 17, U.S. District Court Judge William K. Watkins held a status conference in Stein v Chapman, the Alabama ballot access case. The plaintiffs have asked for injunctive relief against the March 6 petition deadline for minor party petitions. … Continue reading
The Times-Picayune, the daily newspaper of New Orleans, notes in this story that there are now more votes on the Americans Elect web page in support of Stephen Colbert for President than for Buddy Roemer. As the story says, Ron … Continue reading
On February 16, the New York Assembly Election Law Committee passed A9271, which moves the independent petition deadline from August to May. The bill also lowers the number of signatures for a candidate to get on a primary ballot by … Continue reading
On February 16, the Missouri Senate passed SB 773 unanimously. For 2012, it moves the deadline for candidates to file in the non-presidential primary from March 27 to April 24. The House Elections Committee will hear the bill on February … Continue reading
