On December 16, 2024, the Georgia Libertarian and Green Parties filed a new lawsuit against the Georgia campaign finance law that lets individuals give more contributions to Republican and Democratic candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, than those individuals may … Continue reading
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On February 13, the Maryland House passed HB 41. It moves the petition deadline from the first Monday in August to the first Monday in July. Also it says if the petition is rejected for not having enough signatures, the … Continue reading
On March 4, the West Virginia Senate passed SB 490, which prevents any local government from using ranked choice voting for its own elections. Only two Senators voted “no.”
On February 28, the Hawaii State House Finance Committee passed HB 134. It lets candidates file their declaration of candidacy and petition electronically. … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Miller v Nelson, 24-854, at its March 21, 2025 conference. This is the lawsuit that challenges virtually all of Texas’ ballot access laws for minor parties and independent candidates.