On September 6, the Ninth Circuit set an oral argument date of November 13 for Independent Party v Padilla, 16-15895. The case will be argued in San Francisco. The issue is whether the California Secretary of State has a duty … Continue reading
On September 6, the Massachusetts legislature’s joint Election Law Committee took testimony on SB 365. It would not permit any presidential candidate to be listed on either a presidential primary ballot, or the general election ballot, unless he or she … Continue reading
Rick Hasen has this list of amicus curiae briefs in Gill v Whitford, 16-1161, that are on the side that opposes the Wisconsin legislative districts. The list includes dozens of political scientists and other academicians. It is believed that no … Continue reading
Gary Johnson and Jill Stein will ask for a rehearing en banc in Johnson v Commission on Presidential Debates, the case that argues that the Commission on Presidential Debates is breaking federal anti-trust laws. The original 3-judge panel had ruled … Continue reading
On September 6, the Michigan House passed HB 4892 by 92-13. It says that if city officials gave out incorrect information about the deadline for candidates to file for city office this year, the deadlines can be adjusted. The bill … Continue reading
