On May 21, the Republican Party of Maine filed this 9-page brief in Maine Republican Party v Dunlap, 1:18cv-179. The issue is whether the First Amendment’s Freedom of Association clause gives the party the ability to decide for itself whether … Continue reading
Maine uses public funding for candidates for state office. This story explains that a bill-drafting error, unless corrected by a quick special session, will prevent public funds to be released to candidates after June 30 this year. … Continue reading
On May 22, a poll was released by USC Dornsife and the Los Angeles Times. It is for California Governor and U.S. Senator, and includes every candidate who is on the ballot. There are 27 candidates for Governor and 32 … Continue reading
On May 22, the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee unanimously passed SB 22. It sets up a redistricting commission that would draw districts both for the legislature and U.S. House. The commission would have eleven members. The Governor would choose … Continue reading
A U.S. District Court in North Carolina recently granted permission for a pending ballot access case to get a fresh start, and for the plaintiffs to file an amended complaint. Here is the Complaint in Leifert v Strach, m.d., 1:17cv-147. … Continue reading
