On June 11, the Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship, a unit of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, released “Our Common Purpose”, which recommends various election law changes. Here is the 84-page report. Recommendation 1.1 is to … Continue reading
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On June 10, the Michigan State Court of Claims granted ballot access relief to proponents of a statewide initiative. Fair & Equal Michigan v Benson, 20-000095. The decision sets aside the law that says statewide initiative petitions must be completed … Continue reading
On June 11, the South Africa Constitutional Court struck down the nation’s election law, to the extent that the law does not permit individuals to run for office except as nominees of a party. See this story. … Continue reading
On June 9, proponents of a California statewide initiative filed a state court lawsuit, asking for more time to complete their initiative petition. Their statutory deadline is July 20. Macarro v Padilla, Superior Court, Sacramento County, 34-2020-8003404-CU-WM-GDS. Here is the … Continue reading
On May 29, Howie Hawkins and Dario Hunter filed a federal lawsuit for ballot access relief against Ohio officials. Hawkins v DeWine, s.d., 2:20cv-2781. The case is assigned to U.S. District Court Judge James L. Graham, a Bush Jr. appointee. … Continue reading