The California Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Patterson v Padilla on November 6, at 9 a.m., in Sacramento. This is the case on whether the California Constitution prevents the state from requiring presidential candidates to reveal their tax … Continue reading
On October 16, the American Independent Party notified the California Secretary of State that independent voters may choose an AIP presidential primary ballot next March. The party took a similar position in 2016. … Continue reading
New London, Connecticut, holds a mayoral election on November 5, 2019. The election is partisan. There are three candidates, including Green Party nominee Frida Berrigan. The New London League of Women Voters sponsored a mayoral debate and invited Berrigan, even … Continue reading
On September 27, U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, ruled against Willie Wilson in his lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee. Wilson v DNC Services, D.C., 1:17cv-730. Here is the opinion. Wilson was a candidate for the … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Thompson v Hebdon, 19-122, at its November 1 conference. This is the case that challenges Alaska’s campaign finance limits. No one may contribute more than $500 to a candidate for state … Continue reading
