On April 19, the Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Ralph Nader’s lawsuit for damages against the Democratic Party and its allies, concerning that party’s attempts to keep him off the ballot in 17 states in the 2004 presidential election, … Continue reading
On April 18, the Washington state Democratic Party filed this cert petition in the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to hear its appeal against the top-two system. On the same day, the Washington state Libertarian Party filed this cert … Continue reading
On April 18, the Virginia legislature unanimously agreed to amend HB 1151 in accord with the wishes of Governor Robert McDonnell. As a result, petitions this year must be based on the new U.S. House districts. The bill says the … Continue reading
On April 17, the South Dakota Secretary of State’s office said that Americans Elect has enough valid signatures, and that Americans Elect is now a ballot-qualified party. It is not known if the South Dakota Secretary of State also has … Continue reading
On April 17, a lower state court heard oral arguments in the lawsuit over Florida’s U.S. House districts. See this story for a description of the arguments on both sides. … Continue reading
