Donald Trump spoke in North Carolina. When one reads quotes from his speech, in this article, it seems clear he will seek the Republican nomination for president. He will make a formal announcement on June 16. That will make sixteen … Continue reading
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This interesting MSNBC article explores the consequences of last week’s ruling that upset Virginia’s US House district boundaries. … Continue reading
The Alabama legislature adjourned on June 4, after having failed to pass SB 221, the ballot access improvement bill. Many other election law bills also failed to pass. Several bills concerning the counting of write-in bills failed to pass. HB … Continue reading
On June 4, the Alabama legislature passed SB 148. It moves the petition deadline for independent presidential candidates from September 6, to 82 days before the general election. In 2016, that would be August 18. The bill also moves the … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court only issued one full opinion on June 8, and it has no connection to the First Amendment or to election law. The next decision day will be June 15, unless the Court adds some more decision … Continue reading