This Houston Chronicle story says the Republican Party of Texas has sued the Mayor of Houston, who used his emergency powers to say that the state party could not have an indoor state convention in Houston with thousands of people … Continue reading
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On July 9, the Howie Hawkins campaign determined that the campaign has raised enough small donations to qualify for primary season matching funds. To get the funds, a candidate seeking the presidential nomination of any party (recognized by the FEC … Continue reading
On June 9, Kyle Kopitke, independent presidential candidate, filed this request for rehearing in Buscemi v Bell, 19-2355. The request for rehearing is confined to the issues involving independent presidential candidates. The Fourth Circuit on July 6, 2020 had upheld … Continue reading
On July 9, U.S. District Court Judge Eleanor L. Ross issued an order in Cooper v Raffensperger, n.d., 1:20cv-1312. It cuts the number of signatures needed by minor party and independent candidates for all offices to 70% of normal. She … Continue reading
In 2019 the Indiana legislature passed a bill deleting the ability of voters to go to state court, to get an extension of the voting hours when an unforeseen emergency occurs. Indiana is one of only two states that closes … Continue reading