Election law professor Rick Hasen here analyzes the ongoing criminal case against former President Donald Trump in New York state court. He has a balanced view but tends to be agnostic about whether Trump should be held guilty. … Continue reading
On May 20, the Center for Competitive Democracy sent this letter to CNN, warning that corporations that sponsor candidate debates are breaking campaign finance laws if they don’t have objective criteria on who gets invited. The letter also points out … Continue reading
On May 17, the Wisconsin Elections Commission approved the request of No Labels to cancel its qualified party status. The vote was unanimous. This is the first time a qualified party has voluntarily canceled its qualified status in Wisconsin since … Continue reading
On May 20, the Arizona Secretary of State filed his brief in No Labels Party v Fontes, 24-563. The issue is whether a qualified party in Arizona has a freedom of association right to block anyone from filing in its … Continue reading
On May 20, the Connecticut Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Moakley v State Elections Enforcement Commission. Connecticut has public funding for candidates for state office. The issue was whether the state could insist that public financed candidates refrain … Continue reading
