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On February 11, U.S. District Court Judge Xavier Rodriguez, a Bush Jr. appointee, enjoined a new Texas law that makes it a crime for an election official to suggest to anyone that he or she apply for a postal ballot. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On February 10, proponents of some Ohio initiatives asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Thompson v DeWine, 21-1120. This is the case involving Ohio restrictions that hampered petitioning starting in 2020. A U.S. District Court had granted some relief, … Continue reading
On January 20, some independent California voters who want a presidential primary ballot that lists candidates from all ballot-qualified parties filed their opening brief in the State Court of Appeals. Boydsten v Padilla, E076797. This case had been filed in … Continue reading
The Electoral Reform Society of the United Kingdom has published this chart, by Dylan Difford. It shows turnout in advanced democracies for the last election for the national legislative body. It clearly shows that countries that use proportional representation have … Continue reading
On February 10, a Kentucky state trial court heard arguments in a Democratic Party lawsuit against the new Kentucky U.S. House and state house redistricting plans. See this story. The lawsuit depends on the state constitution, and argues extreme partisan … Continue reading
On February 10, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 8. Among other provisions, it requires the Secretary of State to develop a method to allow electronic signatures on petitions. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news. … Continue reading