On July 31, a 3-judge U.S. District Court ruled that the North Carolina need not hold a special election in 2017 for state legislative seats. But it said the legislature must pass a redistricting legislative plan by September 1, for … Continue reading
On July 25, U.S. District Court Judge James Cacheris, a Reagan appointee, ruled that public officials who set up a Facebook page for discussion of public policy, and who invite public comments, can’t single out particular individuals and bar them … Continue reading
On July 28, U.S. District Court Judge W. Keith Watkins, a Bush Jr. appointee, refused to order Alabama election officials to notify many ex-felons that they are now free to register to vote. In the past Alabama had refused to … Continue reading
The Centrist Project is effectively taking on the attributes of a new political party, by recruiting candidates for 2018 to run under a centrist platform. However, it believes that its candidates will do better if they are on the ballot … Continue reading
The Sixth Circuit will hear George v Hargett, 16-5563, on August 2. The issue is the meaning of this part of the Tennessee Constitution concerning popular votes cast for state constitutional amendments: “If the people shall approve such amendment by … Continue reading
