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on August 12, independent U.S. House candidate Byron Sigcho-Lopez filed this brief in his lawsuit against Illinois procedures for independent candidates for U.S. House. Also see this brief. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On August 11, the Eighth Circuit struck down South Dakota’s February petition deadline for initiatives. Dakotans for Health v Johnson, 25-2940. The vote is 2-1. The majority opinion is by Judge Raymond Gruender, a Bush Jr. appointee; and is also … Continue reading
On August 10, the new Texas Secretary of State notified the U.S. District Court that the new Secretary of State has the same position as the former Secretary of State, and that position is that he will defend the Texas … Continue reading
On August 10, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman, an Obama appointee, refused to put Michael Collier on the Texas ballot as an independent candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The judge wrote that even if the law is unconstitutional, it is … Continue reading
The Iowa Libertarian Party will replace its Lieutenant Governor nominee, in order to save its chances of appearing on the general election ballot for the joint election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. See this story. … Continue reading