The Illinois legislature has extended the deadline for HB 1685 to pass until August 24. HB 1685 is the National Popular Vote Plan. It had passed both houses of the Illinois legislature months ago, but in different form, so it … Continue reading
The lead plaintiff in the Alabama ballot access case has decided to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case was lost in the 11th circuit on June 29. The issue is the 3% (of the last gubernatorial vote) petition … Continue reading
On August 22, a lawsuit was filed in state court against a new Florida law, which permits people who sign initiative petitions to remove their names up to 5 months after they have signed. The case is Florida Hometown Democracy … Continue reading
On August 22, the Michigan Senate passed SB 624, which sets up a January 15 presidential primary for both major parties.
See here for an Atlanta Journal-Constitution news story about the trial in federal court in Rome, Georgia, concerning the Georgia requirement that voters at the polls show government photo-ID. … Continue reading
