On September 2, Jason Gonzales, an Illinois candidate for the legislature in 2016, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case. Gonzales v Madigan, 21-352. Here is the cert petition. The case began when incumbent Illinois representative Michael Madigan … Continue reading
On September 7, the Erie County, New York, Board of Elections filed a notice of appeal in Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections, the case over the May petition deadline in New York state. Oddly, though, the Board voted … Continue reading
On July 30, the Ninth Circuit struck down Alaska’s $500 campaign contribution limit in Thompson v Hebdon, 17-35019. On August 20, the court asked both sides to file briefs on whether the case should receive a hearing en banc. The … Continue reading
On September 7, India B. Walton, Democratic nominee for Mayor of Buffalo, filed a notice of appeal to the Second Circuit in Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections. This is the lawsuit over the constitutionality of the May petition … Continue reading
On September 3, filing for the Canadian parliamentary election closed. The election was called on August 15 and will be on September 20. Parties with candidates in over half the 338 districts are: Liberal 338; Conservative 337; New Democratic 338; … Continue reading
