On January 29, the Fourth Circuit heard Johnston v Lamone, 19-1783. This is the Maryland Libertarian case, in which the party argues that because it has approximately 22,000 registered members, there is no point in requiring it collect 10,000 signatures … Continue reading
On January 28, the Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee passed HB 757 by a vote of 8-2. It changes the rules for some U.S. Senate special elections. Currently special elections in Georgia have no party nominees, although party labels appear … Continue reading
There are nine lawsuits filed against various Georgia election laws, according to this story. The Attorney General is asking the legislature to appropriate more money to help the state defend its election laws. … Continue reading
The Eleventh Circuit has decided to hold oral argument in Cowen v Raffensperger during the week of May 18-22, 2020. This is the case over the 5% petition requirement for independent and minor party candidates for U.S. House. … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Arizona Libertarian Party v Hobbs, 19-757, on Friday, February 21. If the court is interested in the case, it will ask Arizona to respond. Typically when the Court does that, it … Continue reading
