On September 14, a Missouri state trial court in Jefferson City removed a statewide initiative from the ballot, on the grounds that it improperly violates the single subject rule. The initiative deals with campaign finance law, gifts from lobbyists to … Continue reading
When California voted on whether to use a top-two primary in November 2004, and again in June 2010, political consultants were largely very much in favor. Now, however, a California Target Book poll of political consultants shows that more consultants … Continue reading
On Monday, September 17, U.S. District Court Judge Edmund Sargus, a Clinton appointee, will hear Schmitt v Husted, s.d., 2:18cv-966. This is the case over whether Ohio election officials have the power to decide on their own that they will … Continue reading
According to this story, West Virginia can’t begin printing ballots until two pending lawsuits are settled in the State Supreme Court. They involve challenges to candidates for the State Supreme Court. … Continue reading
In the November 2018 election, there will be Democrats on the ballot in all but three U.S. House districts. The Republican Party has never had that many candidates. The Democrats have not had candidates in so many districts since 1974, … Continue reading
