The Richmond Times-Dispatch has this editorial, deploring the decision of the Virginia Bar Association to sponsor a gubernatorial debate and to only invite the Democratic and Republican nominees. Apparently the Bar Association doesn’t even have any concrete rules on whom … Continue reading
On May 31, 2017, Andrew Straw filed a federal lawsuit against Indiana’s 2% petition requirement for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties, as applied to people who are physically disabled and unable to engage in petitioning in public … Continue reading
A Michigan group called “Voters Not Politicians” will soon start to circulate a state constitutional initiative, to set up a redistricting commission for drawing U.S. House and state legislative district boundaries. See this story. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the … Continue reading
On July 13, the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, ruled that Warren Redlich may proceed with a trial against his 2010 Republican opponent, Carl Paladino, and others. Redlich is suing for defamation. Here is the three-page opinion in … Continue reading
The Idaho Secretary of State has released registration data as of July 6, 2017. The percentages: Republican 49.78%; Democratic 11.00%; Libertarian .79%; Constitution .37%; independent and other 38.06%. In November 2016, the percentages were: Republican 48.27%; Democratic 10.64%; Libertarian .64%; … Continue reading
