Five scholars have filed this amicus curiae brief in Chiafalo v State of Washington, the U.S. Supreme Court presidential elector case. They are Michael L. Rosin, David G. Post, David F. Forte, Michael Stokes Paulsen, and Sotirios Barber. Their brief … Continue reading
On March 6, Citizens for Self-Governance filed this amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, in Chiafalo v State of Washington, 19-465, the case over whether presidential electors are free to vote for the candidate of their choice. Citizens … Continue reading
The Pennsylvania Green Party statewide petition is circulating. The petition lists Elizabeth Scroggin for president, and Neal Gale for vice-president. They are stand-ins, because the party doesn’t know who its actual candidates will be until July. Pennsylvania law allows stand-ins.
The Ohio Green Party has chosen stand-in candidates for purposes of petitioning for president and vice-president in Ohio. The presidential stand-in is Philena Farley. The vice-presidential stand-in is Cynthia Matthews. Ohio law lets independent candidates withdraw, and then the committee … Continue reading
On March 3, the Utah Senate Government Operations Committee passed HB 70 by a unanimous vote. It deletes the straight-ticket device. The bill had already passed the House. … Continue reading
