On June 19, a Maine hearing officer issued an opinion that Herbert J. Hoffman has enough valid signatures and should be listed on the November ballot. He is the only independent candidate on the ballot for Maine’s U.S. Senate election … Continue reading
On June 18, California Senate Bill SB 1322 passed the Assembly Education Committee. It had already passed the Senate. It removes several laws that discriminate against members of the Communist Party, such as a law making it illegal for a … Continue reading
For the first time in the history of public funding for presidential elections, a major party has declined to accept general election public funding. The system has existed starting with the 1976 presidential election. The decision was made by Barack … Continue reading
Although the U.S. Supreme Court issued five full opinions on June 19, it did not release the only pending election law decision, Davis v Federal Election Commission. That will come next week. Davis v FEC concerns part of the McCain-Feingold … Continue reading
Arizona assumes independent candidate petitions are valid, if they have more than the legal minimum number of signatures and have no obvious other flaw. June 18 was the last day for anyone to file challenges to any Arizona independent petition. … Continue reading
