On April 28, the Sixth Circuit issued an 18-page opinion in Russell v Lundergan-Grimes, 14-6262, holding that Kentucky’s 300 foot “no political speech” zone around polling places on election day is too large. The U.S. District Court had come to … Continue reading
Kansas City, Missouri, held a non-partisan primary for city office on April 7. The incumbent Mayor, Sly James, was the overwhelming favorite, winning over 84% of the vote against two opponents. The vote was: James 19,884; Vincent Lee 2,112; CLay … Continue reading
On April 20, the North Carolina House passed HB 8 by a vote of 69-48. It converts elections for Justice of the Supreme Court, and Judges on State Appeals Courts, from non-partisan elections to partisan elections. These judicial elections had … Continue reading
On April 21, the Nevada Assembly defeated AB 320. It would have converted all county executive elected offices from partisan to non-partisan elections. All 17 of the Democrats voted “no.” Republicans mostly voted “yes”; there were 18 Republicans who voted … Continue reading
On April 27, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Citizen Center v Colorado Secretary of State, 14-998, which could have resolved whether the U.S. Constitution protects secrecy in voting. Also on April 27, the U.S. Supreme Court did not … Continue reading
