Only two states do not use the term “Supreme Court” for their highest state court, Maryland and New York. Both call their highest state court the “Court of Appeals.” The Maryland legislature recently passed a bill providing that the voters … Continue reading
As previously reported, on March 29, a U.S. District Court in Georgia struck down the petition requirement for independent and minor party candidates for U.S. House. The judge asked both sides whether she should impose an interim requirement until the … Continue reading
On April 13, the Michigan House Elections & Ethics Committee passed HB 4530. It moves the non-presidential primary from August to the second Tuesday in June. It would not take effect until 2023. It would have no impact on the … Continue reading
Two Wisconsin state senators have introduced SB 250, which would end political party nominations for U.S. Senate and U.S. House. Instead, all candidates for those offices would appear on a single primary ballot, and then only the top five candidates … Continue reading
Florida has an election law that says, “A political advertisement of a candidate running for nonpartisan office may not state the candidate’s political party affiliation…A candidate for nonpartisan office is prohibited from campaigning based on party affiliation.” On April 15, … Continue reading
