New York law has long permitted political parties to expel members believed not to be in sympathy with the party’s principles. But the law always required that action to be carried out by the party’s county committee. On December 19. … Continue reading
David Rogers, a Republican candidate for Texas Supreme Court, will have his ballot access case heard in the Texas State Appeals Court in Dallas. Rogers v Republican Party, 05-25-01701-cv. Candidates for Supreme Court in primaries need 50 signatures in each … Continue reading
The Alaska initiative to repeal the top-four signatures has enough valid signatures. The initiative will appear on the November 2026 ballot. See this story. … Continue reading
The Guardian has this story about the Working Families Party. The party has 100 staff members and is now organized in 18 states. In partisan elections it continues its policy of generally nominating candidates who are also Democratic Party nominees. … Continue reading
The Carolina Journal has this interesting article about a pending lawsuit in the North Carolina State Court of Appeals, on whether the state constitution prohibits gerrymandering. The state constitution says all elections shall be “free.” Bard v North Carolina State … Continue reading
