On December 10, a lower state court in Ohio ordered the Ashland County Commissioners to increase their funding for the County Board of Elections, from $302,510, to $328,286. See this story. The Board of Elections had argued that its ability … Continue reading
On December 11, the 9th circuit ruled that groups organized to pass a ballot measure may not be forced to disclose their internal campaign messages. The controversy arose over the California campaign for Proposition 8 last year. Proposition 8, an … Continue reading
The U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 9, concerning the powers and limitations of Congress, says, “No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed.” A bill of attainder is a law that punishes one particular named person … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court clerk has revealed that the Court will not issue any full opinions until January 11, 2010. Election law fans are looking forward to the Court’s campaign finance decision in Citizens United v Federal Election Commission. Thanks … Continue reading
On December 11, Dan Kairis defeated a challenge to his petition to get on the Green Party primary ballot. The challenge had been filed by a Democrat. Kairis is seeking the Green Party’s nomination for U.S. House in the 14th … Continue reading
