On March 8, the Colorado House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee killed SB 46, the National Popular Vote Plan that had earlier passed the State Senate. Opponents brought in two law professors who testified against the plan. Supporters have … Continue reading
There are at least two election law cases filed in 2002 by minor parties or independent candidates that are still pending. One is the Alabama case filed by an independent candidate against Alabama’s 3% (of the last vote cast) petition. … Continue reading
On February 26, the U.S. District Court in Oregon that is hearing the case against Oregon’s primary screen-out law gave permission for COFOE to file its amicus curiae brief. Normally attorneys on both sides freely give permission for anyone to … Continue reading
On March 7, the National Popular Vote Plan bill failed to pass the Arkansas House Committee on State Agencies & Governmental Affairs. It was HB 1703, by Rep. Monty Davenport. It got 8 “yes” votes and 5 “no” votes. However, … Continue reading
The lawsuit filed in 2000 over a postal regulation that bars petitioning on internal post office sidewalks is the oldest pending lawsuit that affects minor party and independent candidates. Although there hasn’t been much news about the case in some … Continue reading
