On April 2, proponents for four statewide initiatives in Arizona filed a lawsuit in State Supreme Court, asking that initiative petitions be permitted to collect electronic signatures. Arizona already permits electronic signatures on petitions for candidates. See this story. … Continue reading
On April 2, the Illinois Libertarian and Green Parties filed a federal lawsuit to gain ballot access relief for 2020. Libertarian Party of Illinois v Pritzker, n.d., 1:20cv-2112. Here is the Complaint. UPDATE: the case is assigned to U.S. District … Continue reading
On April 1, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice moved the primary for all office from May 12 to June 9. Thanks to Jeff Becker for this news. The change does not have any effect on minor party or independent candidate … Continue reading
On March 30, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed HB 681, which eliminates all candidate petitions during 2020, both for candidates seeking a spot on a primary ballot, or the general election. Here is the bill. Scroll down past the bill’s … Continue reading
On March 31, Don Blankenship, a leading candidate for the Constitution Party presidential nomination, won a procedural victory in his defamation lawsuit against the National Republican Senatorial Committee and many large media companies. Blankenship v Napolitano, s.d.W.V., 2:19cv-236. Here is … Continue reading
