A lawsuit has been filed in Alabama state court, to force the state to hold a special U.S. Senate election this year, to fill the seat of former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions. See this story. The governor already filled the … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On March 7, Texas Representative Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) introduced HB 3068. It makes many far-reaching improvements in Texas ballot access laws for independent candidates and newly-qualifying parties, and also makes it easier for a party to remain on the … Continue reading
It has now been over six weeks since the plaintiffs in State ex rel Fockler v Husted asked the Ohio Supreme Court for reconsideration, and the Court still hasn’t reacted to that request. Here is a link to the docket … Continue reading
Chillicothe, Ohio, has partisan city elections for city council. Incumbent Alicia Gray, who has no opponents, failed to submit a valid petition to get on the Democratic primary ballot. See this story. … Continue reading
Iowa HF 516 is a large election law bill that abolishes the straight-ticket device, and changes many other Iowa election laws. It was introduced March 2 by the House Committee on State Government, so it is very likely to pass … Continue reading