On July 30, New Mexico Attorney General Gary King asked the Bernalillo District Court that is hearing Crum v Duran to let him intervene in the case. The lawsuit, filed by some independent voters, says that the New Mexico Constitution … Continue reading
An anonymous group has posted the names and addresses of all Houston, Texas residents who signed a referendum petition. The referendum would repeal an anti-discrimination city ordinance that is intended to protect anyone from being fired for sexual orientation. The … Continue reading
Ed Forchion, an independent candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 3rd district, was ruled off the ballot after his petition was challenged. He needed 100 valid signatures. He submitted 200. But his petition was challenged, and election administrators determined … Continue reading
The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has this editorial, criticizing Pennsylvania ballot access. It is unusual for Pennsylvania newspapers to mention the problem that parties can’t remain on the ballot unless they have registration membership of 15% of the state total, … Continue reading
See this story for an update on the Florida state court lawsuit over the boundaries of the state’s U.S. House districts. A decision is expected in the new few days on what will be done about the fact that on … Continue reading
