Maine LD 231, which says independent voters may choose a partisan primary ballot without joining the party, still hasn’t passed. Although it received a majority of “yes” votes in both houses of the legislature, it was then laid on the … Continue reading
On June 22, the Sixth Circuit expedited Thompson v DeWine, 21-3514, the case over ballot access relief for Ohio initiatives. Here is the opening brief for the proponents of initiatives, which was filed July 5. … Continue reading
On July 2, proponents of a Montana initiative submitted this brief to the Ninth Circuit in Pierce v Stapleton, 21-35173. This is the case that challenges the Montana ban on out-of-state circulators for initiatives. … Continue reading
On July 1, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Brnovich v Democratic National Committee, 19-1257. The issues were two Arizona election laws that made it more difficult for certain kinds of voters to vote. A federal lawsuit was … Continue reading
A Sacramento County Superior Court will hear Newsom v Weber, 34-2021-80003666, on July 9, Friday, at 9:30 am. This is the lawsuit filed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to have his party label on the September 14, 2021 recall ballot. … Continue reading
