On Wednesday, July 25, the Eleventh Circuit heard Hand v Scott, 18-11388. This is the case over whether the Florida system for restoring voting rights for ex-felons is too arbitrary to be constitutional. Ex-felons can never again vote unless the … Continue reading
On July 26, a trial state court in New Mexico refused to order Carol Miller onto the November ballot as a candidate for Rio Arriba County Commissioner. She is appealing to the State Supreme Court. Although New Mexico generally requires … Continue reading
On July 24, the North Carolina legislature passed SB 3, on the same day the bill had been introduced. It says that party labels for judicial candidates will be omitted, for candidates who had switched party affiliation during the 90 … Continue reading
On July 26, the West Virginia Secretary of State ruled that the Constitution Party nominee for U.S. Senate, Don Blankenship, cannot be on the November ballot even though he has enough valid signatures. The Secretary of State invoked the law, … Continue reading
On July 26, the Public Policy Institute of California released a poll for various offices and issues. The poll asked about the U.S. Senate race. In November, two Democrats are the only candidates listed, and there is no write-in space. … Continue reading
