On May 22, a New York State Supreme Court in Rockland County said that the lawsuit Smart Elections v Rockland County Board of Elections may proceed to a trial. The lawsuit alleges that the Rockland County official returns for the … Continue reading
On June 12, U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper, an Obama appointee, enjoined Presidential Donald Trump’s order that the federal voter registration form be altered to require applicants to attach proof of citizenship. State of California v Trump, 1:25cv-10810. … Continue reading
On June 12, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed AB 597. It would have let independent voters vote in partisan primaries. Lombardo is a Republican, and the Republicans in the legislature had unanimously opposed the bill. Here is the veto message. … Continue reading
On June 12, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion in Catoosa County Republican Party v Catoosa County Board of Elections, 24-12936. It says the Catoosa County Republican Party has standing to challenge the refusal of election officials to pay any … Continue reading
Wales has its own Parliament, although its powers are limited. Starting in 2026, it will elect its Parliament using the closed-list form of proportional representation. See this story. … Continue reading
