The Daily Independent, an Arizona on-line daily newspaper, has this lengthy and interesting article about the Democratic Party’s lawsuit over order of candidates on the general election ballot. … Continue reading
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On November 8, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Montana Green Party v Jacobsen, 20-35340. It struck down the unequal distribution requirement that has existed for Montana petitions for new party recognition ever since 1981. The unequal distribution requirement … Continue reading
On Tuesday, November 9, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear U.S. v Vaello-Madero, 20-303. This is not an election law case, but the eventural decision might have implications for election law. The issue is the federal law that grants Supplemental … Continue reading
According to this story, a 3-judge U.S. District Court will hear three lawsuits challenging Illinois’ new legislative districts during the week of December 6. … Continue reading
On November 5, the Maine Libertarian Party submitted a new piece of evidence in its pending ballot access case, Baines v Bellows, 1:19cv-509. The case concerns several ballot access problems for new and small political parties in Maine. One of … Continue reading