The U.S. Supreme Court is holding a rare summer hearing in Citizens United v Federal Election Commission, 08-205, on September 9. Amicus curiae briefs on both sides are due July 31. Already at least two have been filed, both opposed … Continue reading
Ever since 1920, the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives has published a booklet entitled “Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election” after each presidential election. The Clerk has just published the 2008 booklet. It is 77 pages long … Continue reading
During the last week, several interesting election law bills have continued to gain co-sponsors. HR 1826, public funding for Congressional candidates, has gained 6 co-sponsors in the last 7 days, and now has 70. It has a hearing on July … Continue reading
On July 29, Gary Bartlett, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, said he will ask the state legislature to change the law on which parties are listed on the state income tax form. Current law says … Continue reading
On July 30, at 11 a.m., the U.S. House Committee on Administration will hold a hearing on public funding of Congressional campaigns, and HR 1826, a bill to implement such an idea. See this list of witnesses. HR 1826 now … Continue reading
