The Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court will hear Straw v Illinois State Board of Elections, 2016-CH-227 on Monday, February 8. The issue is whether Illinois petition procedures violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as applied to physically disabled individuals. … Continue reading
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On January 27, U.S. District Court Judge Yvette Kane refused to enjoin three Pennsylvania ballot access restrictions that apply to primary petitions. In Pennsylvania, all candidates need petitions to get on a primary ballot. Benezet Consulting v Cortes, m.d., 1:16cv-74. … Continue reading
Nine South Dakota legislators have introduced SB 95, which would let candidates for federal and state office get on a primary ballot by fee instead of by petition. The lead sponsor, Senator Ernie Otten (R-Tea), is the Senate Majority Whip, … Continue reading
On January 26, the Utah Democratic Party asked a U.S. District Court for permission to intervene in the lawsuit Utah Republican Party v Herbert, 2:16cv-38. The Republican Party lawsuit, filed on January 15, 2016, argues that the number of signatures … Continue reading
On January 27, U.S. District Court Judge Janet C. Hall enjoined Connecticut’s ban on out-of-state circulators. Libertarian Party of Connecticut v Merrill, 15-cv-1851. The 17-page opinion says “the Party is substantially likely to succeed on the merits of a facial … Continue reading