On October 17, Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist told the Miami Herald editorial board that he has changed his position on whether ex-felons should be able to register to vote, and he now favors voting rights for ex-felons. 30% … Continue reading
On October 18, the 7th circuit heard oral arguments in Crawford v Rokita, the case over Indiana’s requirement that voters must produce a government photo-ID in order to vote at the polls. Those who don’t possess such ID may vote … Continue reading
On October 17, the ACLU Voting Rights Office filed a notice of appeal of the New Mexico Libertarian Party ballot access case, to the 10th circuit. The issue is whether New Mexico can require new parties to submit multiple petitions … Continue reading
On October 17, the Illinois State Board of Elections asked the 7th circuit to rehear Lee v Keith. This is the case in which the 7th circuit had ruled the Illinois ballot access law for independent candidates for the legislature … Continue reading
Oklahoma activists for easier ballot access are working hard to persuade the 2007 session of the legislature to give some relief. Already 30 incumbent Oklahoma legislators who are likely to be in the legislature next year have pledged to support … Continue reading
