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On June 22, the California Senate Elections Committee unanimously passed SB 49, which cancels special legislative elections if only one candidate files to be on the ballot. … Continue reading
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The U.S. Supreme Court had already said it will have at least one opinion on Thursday, June 25, and the remainder on Monday, June 29. Now the Court says Friday, June 26, will also be a decision day. Thanks to … Continue reading
On June 19, New York Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island) introduced AB 8308, which moves the 2016 petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, from August 23 to August 2. The bill also provides that the … Continue reading
As already noted here, on June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in City of Los Angeles v Patel that has implications for ballot access lawsuits. The case itself has nothing to do with election law, but clarifies … Continue reading
On June 22, the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee passed AB 4574. It provides for early voting, online voter registration, and automatic registration for voters who obtain a state ID card or drivers license. The bill was introduced June 18. … Continue reading