On December 2, a state trial court in Austin, Texas, enjoined the new Texas requirement that candidates who seek the nomination of a party that nominates by convention must pay a filing fee. Dikeman v Hughs, 11th jud. district, 2019-76841. … Continue reading
This New York Daily News story has the latest on the public reaction to the December 1 report issued by the New York Commission on public funding. The article quotes Governor Andrew Cuomo as saying that the other two states … Continue reading
On December 2, the Georgia Republican Party said Donald Trump is the only presidential candidate who will be on its presidential primary ballot. The state law lets the party decide. The party specifically said it had considered listing Bill Weld, … Continue reading
The independent candidates who are challenging North Carolina laws on ballot access have appealed to the Fourth Circuit. The U.S. District Court had upheld the law last month, even upholding the early March petition deadline for independent presidential candidates, which … Continue reading
On December 2, a state court said the new U.S. House district boundaries, passed by the legislature in November 2019, will be used for the 2020 election. Harper v Lewis, Wake County Superior Court. Persons associated with the Democratic Party … Continue reading
