On May 29, the Georgia Secretary of State filed this brief in Cooper v Raffensperger, n.d., 1:20cv-1312. It argues that the U.S. District Court should not give any relief from petitioning for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties, … Continue reading
An experienced professional petitioner recently attempted to petition for a minor party in Alaska. He reports that petitioning is much more difficult than in normal times. Wearing the mask creates problems. No one can see the petitioner’s smile. The petitioner’s … Continue reading
On May 28, a new group to help work for the National Popular Vote Plan was announced. It is “Libertarians for the National Popular Vote”. It will do what it can to extend support for the plan. The advisory board … Continue reading
On May 29, U.S. District Court Judge Miranda Du, an Obama appointee, issued an order in Fair Maps Nevada v Cegavske, 3:20cv-271. She extended the petition deadline for initiatives from June 24 to August 5. Here is the Opinion. This … Continue reading
On May 27, the Denver District Court, a state trial court in Colorado, ruled that the Governor’s order permitting electronic signatures for initiatives does not violate the state constitution. Ritchie v Polis, 2020cv-31708. The case had been filed by opponents … Continue reading
