On April 3, the Illinois Libertarian and Green PArties filed this motion for preliminary injunction in their ballot access case. The motion makes the case that the U.S. District Court should order the State Board of Elections to put those … Continue reading
On April 3, the U.S. Supreme Court said it won’t hear any oral arguments in April. The Court did not say when it will hear the cases that had been set for April. Nor has the Court yet said when … Continue reading
On April 2, the Federal Election Commission put out a new chart, showing primaries for federal office, and filing deadlines for candidates. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link. … Continue reading
At least 42 Democratic and Republican candidates for partisan office in Florida have asked the Governor and Secretary of State to waive filing fees. Florida has the highest filing fees, by far, of any state. Candidates for congress need over … Continue reading
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
