As already noted, today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state initiative process can be used to change laws affecting congressional elections. Rick Hasen notes today that Article II, which describes the presidency and presidential elections, also says, “the … Continue reading
On June 29, opponents of an election law bill that the South Dakota legislature passed this year submitted a referendum petition. The referendum petition will prevent the bill, SB 69, from going into effect this year, if the petition has … Continue reading
Lou Magazzu, an experienced New Jersey politician and a Democrat, here writes about Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Although Magazzu expects Trump to seek the Republican nomination and to be formidable, Magazzu also expects Trump may run as an independent. One … Continue reading
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state legislatures are not the only state government entities that can write or revise election laws that affect congressional elections. The decision is by Justice Ginsburg and is 5-4. The case … Continue reading
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Kobach v U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 14-3062. The case had been filed by the states of Kansas and Arizona over the federal voter registration forms. Kansas and Arizona wanted to … Continue reading
