The Democrat-Gazette, the largest newspaper in Arkansas, has this story about the July 15 decision that struck down the Arkansas law requiring parties that nominate by convention to have chosen all the party’s nominees (except President) a year before the … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On July 15, independent candidate Bob Perls filed a lawsuit in state court, arguing that the number of signatures needed for independent candidates in New Mexico violates the state Constitution. The New Mexico Constitution says, “All elections shall be free … Continue reading
On July 15, U.S. District Court Judge James M. Moody, Jr., an Obama appointee, issued an order in Libertarian Party of Arkansas v Martin, e.d., 4:15cv-635. It says the Arkansas law requiring newly-qualifying parties to choose all their nominees (except … Continue reading
California Assemblymember Shirley Weber introduced AB 2466 earlier this year. It would let felons vote while they are incarcerated, if they are serving their time in county jails instead of state or federal prisons. The bill passed the Assembly on … Continue reading
On June 29, the Nevada Green Party filed this appeal with the Secretary of State, making the case that its party petition has enough valid signatures. The vast majority of signatures were collected in Clark County, which contains Las Vegas. … Continue reading