In November the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, will hear Libertarian National Committee v Federal Election Commission, 18-5227. This is the case that challenges the FEC ruling that forbids parties to receive large bequests from deceased individuals, all at … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Los Angeles law now says city elections are held in June of even years, with a runoff in November if no one gets 50%. But when that law was created, the state was also holding federal and state elections on … Continue reading
According to this Albany Times Union story, no specific challenges were filed to the statewide New York petitions for the Libertarian Party, nor for the Serve America Movement Party. Therefore they are on the November ballot. … Continue reading
On September 5, the Sixth Circuit issued an order that permits Michigan to remove the straight-ticket device from 2018 ballots. Michigan State A. Philip Randolph Institute v Johnson, 18-1910. The state legislature had repealed the authorization for the device in … Continue reading
On September 5, Chris Graveline filed this brief in the Sixth Circuit, explaining why the U.S. District Court was correct to enjoin the Michigan independent candidate petition requirement for statewide office. Graveline v Johnson, 18-1992. Graveline is running for Attorney … Continue reading