An initiative is circulating in Alaska that would end the ability of political parties to nominate candidates, except in presidential elections. It would require all candidates to appear on the August primary ballot. Then, the top four candidates from the … Continue reading
On August 7, the Sixth Circuit issued an opinion in Schmitt v LaRose, 19-3196. This is the case that challenged the ability of county election boards to reject local initiatives, if the election board feels the initiative would be unconstitutional … Continue reading
On August 7, the California Supreme Court asked the Secretary of State to respond to Patterson v Padilla, S257302. This is the lawsuit filed by the California Republican Party and its state chairwoman on August 6, challenging the new California … Continue reading
On August 7, both sides filed briefs in the Georgia Libertarian ballot access case concerning U.S. House petition requirements for independent candidates and the nominees of parties that didn’t poll 20% of the vote for president or governor in the … Continue reading
The Georgia Libertarian Party filed a lawsuit against the Georgia requirements for getting on the ballot for U.S. House in 2017. It is still in U.S. District Court. On August 7, the state filed objections to practically all the witnesses … Continue reading
