The Third Circuit will hear Benezet Consulting v Boockvar, 20-2976 on September 23. This is the case over Pennsylvania’s ban on out-of-state circulators for primary petitions. The U.S. District Court had struck down the law, but only as applied to … Continue reading
On July 12, Ohio filed a brief in Thompson v DeWine, 21-3514. This is the case over whether Ohio should have granted some petitioning relief for initiative petitions during 2020, due to the covid crisis. The state says the case … Continue reading
On July 12, the city council of Lansing, Michigan, voted to ask city voters if they wish to use ranked choice voting in future elections for city office. See this story. Thanks to Fairvote for the link. … Continue reading
On July 12, the California Senate Elections Committee passed AB 446 by 4-1. This is the bill that lowers the petition for a new party from 10% of the last gubernatorial vote, to 3% of the last gubernatorial vote. It … Continue reading
On July 12, Sacramento Superior Court Judge James Arguelles ruled that California Governor Gavin Newsom may not have his party affiliation listed on the September 14 recall ballot. See this story. … Continue reading
