The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 25 in Federal Election Commission v Wisconsin Right to Life. This is the case over whether the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law is unconstitutional in certain situations. … Continue reading
Back on October 13, 2006, three minor parties in New Jersey filed an important lawsuit dealing with many New Jersey election laws that discriminate against all parties except the Democratic and Republican Parties. The lawsuit is Green Party of N.J. … Continue reading
On January 30, the New Hampshire Senate Election Law Committee passed SB 36 by a 4-1 vote. It would eliminate the straight-ticket device and provide that the state use an “office-group” ballot (one without party colums or rows).
On February 2, the Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee passed HB 3157 by 16-6. The bill requires minor party and independent candidates (for all office except president) to pay filing fees of 2% of the annual salary of the … Continue reading
On January 23, the Federal Election Commission announced that the new limit for an individual’s contribution to a federal candidate had increased from $2,100, to $2,300. These limits rise automatically with inflation. A contribution can be made twice during an … Continue reading
