On June 11, a Kansas state trial court said that the lawsuit Miller v Schwab, Shawnee County District Court 5N2026cv-510, was filed prematurly. The judge said the lawsuit should have been filed after the Kansas Board of Objections had ruled … Continue reading
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On May 15, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed HB 3557. It says that candidates nominated in conventions must pay filing fees. The fee is 1% of the office’s salary. However, the law says the money goes to that candidate’s … Continue reading
On June 11, a New Jersey administrative law judge recommended that Libertarian candidate Lana Leguia off the ballot for US House. All sides agree that she has enough valid signatures, but some of her signatures were collected by out-of-state petitioners. … Continue reading
Earlier, BAN reported that California Green Party member Victor Hernandez would appear on the November 2026 ballot in the 59th Assembly district in Orange County. Now it appears that a second Green legislative candidate will qualify for the November ballot. … Continue reading
On June 9, the Eighth Circuit heard Dakotans for Health v Johnson, 25-2940. The issue is the February petition deadline for inititive petitions. South Dakota has severe winter weather, and a winter deadline effectively means the initiative must gather its … Continue reading