As reported earlier, on November 21, 2011, the Peace & Freedom, Libertarian and Green Parties filed a lawsuit in state court against the essence of the top-two system. Hearings are now set in that case, which is in Alameda County … Continue reading
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On December 27, Texas Governor Rick Perry sued Virginia in federal court over its residency requirement for circulators. The case is Perry v Judd, 3:11-cv-856. Here is the complaint. … Continue reading
According to this story, Rhode Island Republican Party officials are worried that the leading Republican presidential candidates will have trouble getting on the Rhode Island presidential primary ballot. The law requires 1,000 signatures between January 19 and February 2. The … Continue reading
Lori Maslow has obtained an extension of time in which to file a cert petition in the U.S. Supreme Court, over her case involving who can circulate a candidate petition in a primary election. Maslow and her husband are not … Continue reading
Texas currently has four ballot-qualified parties, Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Green. Any party that is not now qualified must submit a petition, due in June 2012. But, it may not circulate the petition unless it submits a form no later … Continue reading