The Libertarian Party is ballot-qualified in Cook County, Illinois, but the election officials think that only means the party can have a primary for Cook County Executive offices. On February 1, the party filed a federal lawsuit, arguing that it … Continue reading
Five of Alabama’s six Republican U.S. House members have filed this amicus brief in Merrill v Milligan, 21A375. That is the lawsuit over whether Alabama U.S. House districts should be redrawn to include two districts with African-American majorities. Congressman Mo … Continue reading
Eight Vermont State Senators have introduced SB 229, which would provide for ranked choice voting for primaries and general elections, for president and congress. The sponsors include six Democrats and two Progressives. The Vermont Senate has 30 members. … Continue reading
On January 28, Texas filed this brief in Bilyeu v Esparza, w.d., 1:21cv-1089. This is the Libertarian Party challenge to the law that requires candidates seeing a nomination at a convention to have already paid a filing fee. … Continue reading
On January 31, fourteen states filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Merrill v Milligan, the Alabama U.S. House redistricting lawsuit. Louisiana officials wrote the brief, which was then also signed by Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, … Continue reading
