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Joshua Spivak has this article in The Hill, about the pending lawsuit to overturn the California recall system. The article is interesting because it reveals that quite a few other states have similiar provisions. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On August 29, some California voters who argued that the gubernatorial recall rules violate the U.S. Constitution filed their brief in the Ninth Circuit. A. W. Clark v Weber, 21-55930. Here is the 50-page brief. The state’s response is due … Continue reading
On August 31, both sides in the Texas ballot access case filed briefs in support of Summary Judgment. If the judge rejects both of them, there will be a trial. First, though, each side may file one rebuttal brief. The … Continue reading
This interesting op-ed in the Roanoke Times, authored by Dan Casey, points out that Virginia election law does not require candidates to sign declarations of candidacy. Thanks to FairVote for the link. … Continue reading
On August 17, Jenna Amacher, an Alderman in Tullahoma, Tennessee, filed a federal lawsuit to force the city to print “Republican” next to her name in the next election for Alderman. Amacher v State of Tennessee, m.d., 3:21cv-638. Tennessee law … Continue reading