On July 14, the Florida government filed this brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Raysor v DeSantis, 19A1071. This is the case over whether ex-felons who owe past court fees, restitution, or fines, should be permitted to register to … Continue reading
On July 14, U.S. District Court Judge Edward G. Smith, an Obama appointee, denied any ballot access relief to minor parties petitioning in Pennsylvania. Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania v Wolf, e.d., 5:20cv-2299. Here is the 32-page opinion. The petitioning period … Continue reading
This New York Times story says the three days of the Republican national convention being held in Jacksonville will be moved outdoors. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. … Continue reading
On July 13, the Burlington, Vermont city council voted to ask voters in November 2020 if they want to return to using Ranked Choice Voting for Mayor, city council, and school board. In the past Burlington used ranked choice voting … Continue reading
On July 9, the Ninth Circuit voted 2-1 to keep an Idaho injunctive in place. The U.S. District Court in Idaho had granted ballot access relief to an Idaho statewide initiative, due to the health crisis. The Ninth Circuit is … Continue reading
