On May 11, the U.S. Supreme Court issued five opinions, but none of them concern election law.
Richard Winger
On May 8, the Indiana Green Party filed this brief in Indiana Green Party v Sullivan, s.d., 1:22cv-518. This is the case that challenges the number of signatures and the petition deadline for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified … Continue reading
On May 10, the Ohio House passed SJR2, which is a proposed constitutional amendment. It would require initiatives that amend the constitution to pass with 60%. Also it makes it more difficult for initiatives to get on the ballot. Assuming … Continue reading
On May 1, the California voters who feel that the state must permit independent voters to cast a vote in any presidential primary asked the State Supreme Court to hear their appeal. Boydston v Jones. California already lets parties decide … Continue reading
On May 9, the Prohibition Party national convention chose Michael Wood for president, and John Pietrowski for vice-president. The convention was in-person and was held in Buffalo, New York. Wood lives in California. See here. Pietrowski lives in Ohio. … Continue reading