On February 18, the Connecticut Law Tribune published an editorial, “Connecticut Should Ease Restrictions to Ballot Access”. It says that it is too difficult for candidates to get on primary ballots, and suggests that the restrictions might violate the State … Continue reading
The Idaho House Affairs Committee has introduced HB 638, which would restore presidential primaries. Any qualified party would be entitled to a presidential primary, which would be held the first Tuesday in March. However, the filing fee for candidates would … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s law requiring postal voters to add the date to the outer envelope is still generating judicial activity. On February 11 the Republican National Committee filed a cert petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on this issue. The Third Circuit … Continue reading
Law Professor John J. Martin of Quinnipiac University has this essay, pointing out that Congress has no authority to set voter qualifications, even in federal elections. Article One lets Congress write laws on the “time, place and manner” of congressional … Continue reading
On February 18, Emerson College Polls released a new California gubernatorial poll. See it here. Paul Mitchell’s website “Twins” now calculates the odds of only two Republicans appearing on the November ballot at 18.5%. … Continue reading
