On August 8, an elected California public official filed a federal lawsuit to keep former President Donald Trump’s name off 2024 ballots. Schaefer v USA and Donald Trump, s.d., 3:23cv-1451. The plaintiff is a member of the California Board of … Continue reading
On August 30, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman, an Obama appointee, struck down an Austin, Texas campaign finance restriction. Virden v City of Auustin, Texas, w.d., 1:21cv-271. The law forbade candidates for city office to receive campaign contributions more … Continue reading
On September 6, the Democratic nominee for Mississippi Secretary of State, Shuwaski Young, withdrew from the race, citing health problems. Also on September 6, state election officials said the party is free to substitute a new nominee, even though the … Continue reading
Under current Idaho law, there will be no presidential primaries in 2024. However, the State Senate supports a special session to pass a bill to bring back presidential primaries. So far the House hasn’t shown any interest. See this story. … Continue reading
On September 5, Ohio State Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) introduced SB 147, which would provide that voter registration forms should ask applicants for a choice of party or independent status, and which would set up closed primaries in Ohio. … Continue reading
