On January 3, two Christian groups filed an amicus curiae in Utah Republican Party v Cox, 18-450. They are the U.S. Pastor Council and the Christian Life Center, a Utah church. They argue in favor of the Utah Republican Party, … Continue reading
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On January 8, U.S. District Court Magistrate John Johnston denied the motion of the Montana Secretary of State to dismiss the lawsuit Montana Green Party v Stapleton, 6:18cv-87. The lawsuit was filed last year and challenges the unequal distribution requirement … Continue reading
Three Democratic legislators in Colorado have introduced SB 19-42, to have Colorado join the National Popular Vote Plan. They are Senator Mike Foote, and Representatives Emily Sirota and Jeni Arendt. … Continue reading
On January 8, Wyoming State Senator Chris Rothfuss (D-Laramie) introduced SF 65. It would use ranked choice voting in primaries and general elections. It appears it would also provide that the top four candidates for any particular office (as chosen … Continue reading
New York State Senators James Skoufis and Allesandra Biaggi are about to introduce a bill that makes it illegal for any qualified party to be named “Independent Party” or “Independence Party.” See this story. Both are Democrats. In 2018, the … Continue reading