On May 1, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court removed Robert Guzzardi from the Republican primary ballot. He had enough valid signatures, but he didn’t file a particular campaign finance document. Election officials told him he didn’t need to file the document, … Continue reading
On May 1, the Rhode Island House unanimoously passed HB 8072, to eliminate the straight-ticket device starting in 2016. Now the bill goes to the Senate. Thanks to Ken Block for this news. … Continue reading
On May 1, the Ohio Libertarian Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to put its statewide candidates on the primary ballot. Here is the 28-page request. The document appears to be longer than 28 pages because it has the court … Continue reading
Gordon Howie, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, submitted approximately 5,000 signatures on April 29, the independent petition deadline. He needs 3,171 valid signatures. According to this story, even though the Secretary of State has already said Howie has enough … Continue reading
On May 1, the Sixth Circuit refused to enjoin an Ohio law that requires petitioners to fill out a blank on each petition sheet showing the employer of the circulator. The decision is 29 pages long and acknowledges that this … Continue reading
