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Here is a link to the recording of the U.S. Supreme Court oral argument on October 3, in the Wisconsin political gerrymandering case, Gill v Whitford. Thanks to Election Law Blog for the link. … Continue reading
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According to this story, mass murderer Stephen Paddock was not registered to vote, either in Nevada nor in Florida. … Continue reading
This Politico article says Democrats may intervene in 2018 Republican primaries in certain states, and work to have the Republicans nominate the candidates who are less likely to win the general election. Thanks to PoliticalWire for the link. … Continue reading
As already noted, on October 5 the North Carolina legislature passed the ballot access bill, SB 656. There is a danger that Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, will veto it. There is a provision in the bill, unrelated to ballot … Continue reading
On October 5, Pennsylvania U.S. House member Tim Murphy, a Republican representing the 18th district, said he will resign from the U.S. House effective October 21. This means a special election is likely, probably in December 2017 or January 2018. … Continue reading