As previously reported, a New York State Supreme Court had put Mike Stern on the November 7, 2023 ballot as an independent candidate for Putnam County Highway Superintendent. He had been challenged, even though he had enough valid signatures, because … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Law Professor Derek Muller has an interesting article about Minnesota’s history of printing the names of presidential and vice-presidential candidates’ names on general election ballots, even though those candidates were under age 35 and the state was aware of that. … Continue reading
As noted earlier, some Colorado voters filed a lawsuit in state court on September 6, seeking to bar Former President Donald Trump from Colorado ballots. On September 7, attorneys for Trump transferred the case to federal court. On September 8, … Continue reading
On August 31, two Virginia voters filed a federal lawsuit to keep former President Donald Trump off the Virginia Republican presidential primary ballot. Perry-Bey v Trump, e.d., 1:23cv-1165. Like similar lawsuits in other states, the case is based on Section … Continue reading
On August 30, the Federal Election Commission updated its useful chart of 2024 primary dates, both for president and for congress. See it here. There is still doubt about the New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania presidential primary dates. Also … Continue reading