The South Carolina non-presidential primaries are on June 9. The Republican primary ballot will ask an advisory question, “Do you support giving voters the right to register with the Political Party of your choice?” Currently South Carolina has open primaries, … Continue reading
On June 5, U.S. District Court Judge Janet Hall heard Gottlieb v Lamont, 3:20cv-623. This is the lawsuit over ballot access relief for primary petitions. Here is a lengthy news story about the hearing. The judge said she will rule … Continue reading
On June 2, the plaintiffs in Gottlieb v Lamont, 3:20cv-623, filed this Reply brief. This is the lawsuit over whether Connecticut should give petitioning relief for candidates seeking a spot on the August 11 primary ballot. The Governor already cut … Continue reading
On June 4, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed SB 631. Among other election law changes, it raises filing fees for candidates. Presidential primary fees go from $1,000 to $5,000. Statewide non-presidential office goes from $200 to $500. U.S. House and … Continue reading
South Carolina State House member Jonathon Hill (R-Townville) has filed a lawsuit in state court against the South Carolina Republican Party, charging that it is contributing to the campaign of his primary opponent. The primary is June 9. See this … Continue reading
