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This story says the Colorado Republican Party is moving closer to changing its rules, and nominating in the future by caucus, rather than primary. Thanks to Fairvote for the link. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
A Sacramento County Superior Court will hear Heatlie v Weber on Wednesday, August 4. This is the case over whether California Governor Gavin Newsom’s statement in the Voters Handbook should be censored, to delete the Governor’s self-descrption as a “Democrat”. … Continue reading
On August 2, Ohio initiative proponents asked for rehearing en banc in Thompson v DeWine, 21-3511. This is the case over whether ballot access relief should have been granted due to the health crisis. The Sixth Circuit had said the … Continue reading
On July 29, former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm died, at the age of 85. He had served two terms as Governor of Colorado, and in 1996 sought the Reform Party presidential nomination. He was one of only two candidates who … Continue reading
On July 30, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Thompson v Hebdon, 17-35019, a case over various Alaska campaign finance restrictions. The opinoin strikes down the law that says candidates can’t accept more than $3,000 in contributions from persons … Continue reading