Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow) has introduced SB 1238. It provides that each U.S. House district would elect its own presidential elector. Nebraska and Maine currently use that system. Thanks to Richard Prawdzienski for this news. … Continue reading
As noted in an earlier post, on Friday, January 10, 2014, the government of Ohio appealed the January 7 order that kept Ohio’s minor parties on the ballot for the 2014 election. When Ohio filed its notice of appeal, it … Continue reading
On January 8, a federal lawsuit was filed by a 2014 Republican candidate for the Montana legislature, against a law that says if a candidate puts out any printed campaign literature that mentions his or her opponent’s voting record, that … Continue reading
On January 9, the New Mexico Supreme refused to reconsider Constitution Party of New Mexico v Duran, 34431. The issue is how to interpret section 1-7-2(c) of the election code, and whether a party that submits a petition gets one … Continue reading
On January 10, the U.S. Supreme Court said that it will hear Susan B. Anthony List v Driehaus, 13-193. The issue is Ohio’s law making it illegal for anyone to make a false statement about a candidate for public office … Continue reading
