On May 8, the Michigan Secretary of State agreed to cut primary petitions this year by 50%. A few days ago the state had set 70%, but a U.S. District Court hearing seemed to show that the 70% would not … Continue reading
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On May 7, Arizona filed this brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Arizona Libertarian Party v Hobbs, 19-757. This is the case over how registered members of a small ballot-qualified party that has been on the ballot for at … Continue reading
On May 7, TIME published this interview with Justin Amash about his presidential run. … Continue reading
On May 6, proponents of a Nevada redistricting initiative filed a federal lawsuit for ballot access relief. They seek the ability to obtain electronic signatures, and a later deadline. Fair Maps Nevada v Cegavske, 3:20cv-271. The case is assigned to … Continue reading
The Washington Secretary of State has waived the petition in lieu of filing fee for the primary, for candidates who can’t afford to pay the fee. See this story. The new rule doesn’t have any impact on the presidential independent/minor … Continue reading