On September 2, a cert petition was filed in the U.S. Supreme Court over North Dakota legislative redistricting. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v Howe, 25-253. The issue is whether the federal Voting Rights Act can be enforced by … Continue reading
The Louisiana Independent Party has ceased to be a qualified party, due to a legislative change earlier this year that said no party can have the name “Independent Party.” This article explains how the state is handling the voter registration … Continue reading
Ballotpedia has compiled the 2026 primary dates, and the deadlines for candidates to file for the primary. See it here. However, the chart only lists 38 states. Ballotpedia only shows states in which state election officials have announced these dates. … Continue reading
When the Ohio legislature re-convenes later this month, it is likely to consider HB 320, a bill with twenty-one Republican House sponsors. The bill would establish registration by party, and provide that only voters who had been registered members of … Continue reading
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has promulgated some regulations that would make it more difficult for parties to petition for ballot access. They include a rule saying the circulator must orally tell everyone he or she approaches what … Continue reading
