On July 30, a second challenge was made to Illinois ballot access law for minor party and independent candidates for U.S. House. Both the earlier federal lawsuit (Stevo v Keith) and the newer state court case argue that Illinois can … Continue reading
On July 31, an independent candidate for U.S. House filed a lawsuit challenging the number of signatures for that office, in certain districts. Alabama is the only state which requires an independent candidate for U.S. House to obtain more signatures … Continue reading
On July 30, CNN-Opinion Research released a new 4-way presidential poll. The results: Obama 46%, McCain 42%, Nader 6%, Barr 3%, other and undecided 3%. See here for more details. … Continue reading
The 9th circuit heard oral argument in Lemons v Bradbury, 08-35209, on July 8, 2008, on an expedited schedule. The case concerns whether a voter has a due process right to have his or her signature counted on a petition. … Continue reading
Americans for Redistricting Reform has just come into existence, to push for non-partisan redistricting, especially of U.S. House districts. See its webpage here. It has endorsements from most of the leading organizations that advocate for particular election law reforms. Thanks … Continue reading
