On April 7, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle certified a class action in Jones v DeSantis, the case over whether ex-felons who can’t afford to pay court costs, restitution, or fines, may register to vote. This means that his … Continue reading
On March 25, five Massachusetts state representatives, all Democrats, introduced HB 4981. For 2020 only, it reduces the number of signatures to get on a primary ballot. The more important statewide offices now require 10,000 signatures, but the bill cuts … Continue reading
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker will hold a status conference in Independent Party of Florida v Lee, n.d., 4:20cv-110, on April 13, Monday, at 2:15 p.m. The purpose of the status conference is to set a date for oral argument. … Continue reading
This New York Times story describes voting day in Wisconsin, April 7. There are only five polling places open in Milwaukee, leading to lines of up to two hours. Many voters still have not received their absentee ballots even though … Continue reading
The Atlantic has this article by two political scientists, Robert P. Saldin and Steven M. Teles. The first half describes how Evan McMullin came to be an independent presidential candidate in 2016. … Continue reading
