On October 4, the U.S. Supreme Court summarily affirmed the decision of a 3-judge U.S. District Court in Castanon v U.S., 20-1279. The lower court had ruled that nothing in the Constitution requires that the District of Columbia be entitled … Continue reading
On September 24, the state of New York filed this brief in U.S. District Court in the three federal ballot access cases pending in U.S. District Court. One case is filed by the Working Families Party; one by the SAM … Continue reading
On September 30, the Federal Election Commission approved a recommendation from FEC staff that Jill Stein must repay $175,272 in 2016 primary season matching funds. The FEC staff recommendation had been made on August 13, 2021. See that recommendation here. … Continue reading
Ballot Access News September 2021 – Volume 37, Number 4 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents TEXAS LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL FOR A LATER PRIMARY; BALLOT ACCESS WILL BE AFFECTED MAYOR OF BUFFALO EXPECTED TO SUE OVER … Continue reading
On September 30, a U.S. District Court in Texas struck down two Texas election laws that make it illegal for voters to wear “political” clothes at a polling place. Ostrewich v Hudspeth, s.d., 4:19cv-715. Here is the order. … Continue reading
