On January 23, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to re-hear the Carl Romanelli lawsuit, concerning whether the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 is responsible for paying the court costs of the people who challenged his petition. However, … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The U.S. Supreme Court released one opinion on January 22, but it wasn’t an election law opinion. The Court won’t release any more opinions until the week beginning with January 28. Therefore, the Washington state “top-two” primary case will not … Continue reading
This AP story of January 18 says that Mayor Mike Bloomberg met with Clay Mulford. Mulford is one of Ross Perot’s sons-in-law. Also, he is an attorney with extensive interest in, and knowledge of, ballot access laws. … Continue reading
On January 18, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to order Dennis Kucinich onto the Texas Democratic presidential primary ballot. Justice Scalia had referred the matter to all the justices. No justice is listed as having voted to grant the injunction. … Continue reading
Kansas holds presidential caucuses, instead of primaries. However, presidential candidates who wish to be considered for a Kansas caucus must file with the state party. The Republican Kansas caucus filing deadline was January 9, and Duncan Hunter did not file. … Continue reading