In Reynolds v Sims, 377 U.S. 533, at page 535, the U.S. Supreme Court said, “The right to vote freely for the candidate of one’s choice is the essence of a democratic society, and any restrictions on that right strike … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On December 15, U.S. District Court Judge Gregory B. Williams issued a Temporary Restraing Order against the website NoLabels.com. That website is run by people hostile to No Labels. No Labels’ website is NoLabels.org. No Labels had once had control … Continue reading
In recent years a new obstacle has risen to litigation over ballot access: the pernicious principle known as the “Purcell Principle” that says courts should not alter ballots too close to an election. In 2022, a U.S. District Court Judge … Continue reading
The Colorado Republican Party will hold a caucus next year to choose delegates to the Republican national convention if the Trump ballot access ruling is not overturned. See this story. The Republican Party is free to do that, under ruling … Continue reading
On December 19, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 4-1 to allow former President Donald Trump to appear on the Republican presidential primary ballot. See this story. The Board has three Democrats and two Republicans. … Continue reading