On February 17, the New Hampshire Senate Election Law & Municipal Affairs Committee passed SB 328. It moves the non-presidential primary from September to June. It also moves the petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, … Continue reading
On February 24, the Third Circuit issued an opinion in Benezet Consulting v Secretary of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 20-2976. This case concerns Pennsylvania’s ban on out-of-state circulators for petitions to get candidates on primary ballots. The lower court had invalidated … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Thompson v DeWine, 21-1120, at its March 4 conference. This is the case over whether Ohio should have given petitioning relief for initiatives during the health crisis. … Continue reading
On February 16, former Illinois Rod Blagojevich filed this brief in his federal lawsuit against the state legislature. He seeks a ruling that his 2009 impeachment and removal from office violated his constitutional rights. He had been pardoned by President … Continue reading
On February 23, the Texas Libertarian Party filed this reply brief in Bilyeu v Esparza, w.d., 1:21cv-1089. It is five pages and very clear. The issue is the Texas law that forbids a qualified convention party from considering anyone for … Continue reading
