On June 17, the Maine Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Portland, Maine city council cannot reject a city initiative that had enough valid signatures, just because it thinks the initiative subject matter is unsuitable. Fair Elections Portland v City … Continue reading
The most likely date for the California gubernatorial recall election is September 14. County election officials have warned the state that it would be very costly and difficult to hold it any sooner. If September 14 is the date, then … Continue reading
On June 16, the Eighth Circuit heard Libertarian Party of Minnesota v Simon, 20-2244. The issue is the mandatory language on non-presidential independent petitions, that says the signer “does not intend” to vote in the upcoming primary for the office … Continue reading
On June 16, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed SB 660, which makes it illegal to pay initiative petitioners on a per-signature basis. The bill had already passed the State Senate. … Continue reading
The Buffalo (New York) News has now published two letters to the editor, condemning the 2020 ballot access law that made it far more difficult for minor parties and independent candidates to appear on the ballot. Here is a letter … Continue reading
