On June 28, the Eleventh Circuit said it wants oral argument in Hall v Merrill, 16-16766. This is the case on whether Alabama can require petitions of 3% of the last gubernatorial vote, for independent candidates and newly-qualifying parties, in … Continue reading
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On June 28, the Michigan Senate passed HB 4177. It removes party logos from ballots. It had already passed the House. The Senate vote was 26-9. The bill now goes to the Governor. This action will help the state win … Continue reading
The Ninth Circuit has told attorneys on both sides in Independent Party v Padilla that it wishes to hold oral argument in October. The exact date of the hearing will be determined after the attorneys let the court clerk know … Continue reading
Both houses of the Maine legislature passed LD 1625 on June 27. But the House version retains ranked choice voting for all primaries, and for congressional general elections. The Senate version repeals ranked choice voting for all office. No further … Continue reading
On June 28, the North Carolina House Elections Committee passed SB 656, the ballot access bill. The House will probably vote on it on Wednesday afternoon, June 28. The Committee amended the bill for petitions for newly-qualifying parties, from 10,000 … Continue reading