All the briefs in opposition to Indiana’s law requiring voters at the polls to show government photo-ID have now been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court. See this link (courtesy of the Brennan Center for Justice) to read these briefs. … Continue reading
Until 2007, there had never been a party-imposed fee for running in a presidential primary in any state, higher than $5,000. However, the South Carolina Republican Party broke that pattern by setting its filing fee at $25,000 for candidates who … Continue reading
On November 13, the Michigan Attorney General asked the State Court of Appeals to hold a hearing no later than November 16, on whether it is unconstitutional for the state to give a list of presidential primary participants to each … Continue reading
On October 31, 2007, Ralph Nader filed a federal lawsuit against Terry McAuliffe, former chair of the Democratic National committee, for the party’s actions to keep him off the ballot in 2004. The case, filed in U.S. District Court in … Continue reading
On November 9, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed SB 662. It eases ballot access for independent candidates for the legislature. Under the new law, such candidates need a petition signed by 5% of the last vote cast, due in June … Continue reading
