On July 8, the Eighth Circuit heard Miller v Thurston, 20-2095. This is the case over whether Arkansas initiatives should get some ballot access relief due to the health crisis. The panel consisted of Judges Raymond Gruender, Roger Wollman, and … Continue reading
On July 8, the Florida voters and voting rights groups who are trying to establish voting rights for ex-felons filed this application with the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. District Court had issued an injunction, letting ex-felons who cannot pay … Continue reading
On July 8, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner ordered the Republican Party Texas state convention not to be held in Houston. It had been planned for July 16-18. The party may sue. See this story. Thanks to PoliticalWire for the link. … Continue reading
On July 8, the League of Women Voters of the U.S. sued New York election officials, over the state’s policy of rejecting postal ballots. If the signature on the outer envelope of the ballot doesn’t appear to match the signature … Continue reading
On July 6, U.S. District Court Judge Janet T. Neff, a Bush Jr. appointee, upheld the makeup of the Michigan independent redistricting commission. Various Republican Party officials and members had sued to overturn it. Here is the opinion in Daunt … Continue reading
