On September 25, Emerson College Polls released a poll for the New Jersey gubernatorial race. There are four candidates on the ballot, the nominees of the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, and Socialist Workers Parties. But the poll only asked respondents if … Continue reading
Four lawsuits have been filed in Missouri to stop the redistricting bill. See this story. Furthermore, Governor Mike Kehoe still hasn’t even signed the redistricting bill. … Continue reading
On September 24, the town of Newburgh, New York, filed this amicus brief in Louisiana v Callais, 24-109. This is the lawsuit over Section Two of the federal Voting Rights Act, which influences redistricting so as to help racial and … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will put Polelle v Byrd, 25-147, on its October 10 conference. This is the lawsuit in which a Florida independent voter argues that the U.S..Constitution does not allow closed primaries. … Continue reading
SECOND CIRCUIT RULES STATES HAVE VIRTUALLY UNLIMITED POWER TO CENSOR BALLOT LABELS On August 21, the Second Circuit issued an opinion in Walden v Kosinski, 25-764. This is the case over the state law that says no independent candidate can … Continue reading
