On May 17, some Indiana voters filed a federal lawsuit against the way Indiana chooses Superior Court Judges. In 89 of the 92 counties, judges are elected in partisan elections. But in Marion, Lake, and St. Joseph Counties, a merit … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Here is the text of a written letter that has just been sent to all subscribers to the print edition of Ballot Access News: “Dear subscriber, I write this letter with mixed emotions of joy and a tinge of sadness. … Continue reading
On June 1, Iowa Governor Kim Reynods signed HF 716, which tells political parties that they can’t allow postal ballots at presidential caucuses. The bill says all voters must be physically present. The Iowa Democratic Party caucus rules for 2024 … Continue reading
On May 31, the California Assembly passed AB 421 by 60-18. It outlaws paying initiative circulators on a per-signature basis, but it makes an exception for initiatives in which the backers are able to collect 5% of the needed signatures … Continue reading
On June 1, the U.S. Supreme Court released three opinions, but none of them are election law decisions. The next day for release of opinions is Thursday, June 8, followed by June 15 and June 22. Election law decisions that … Continue reading