On July 26, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Progressive Democrats v Bonta, 22-15323. The opinion strikes down a California campaign finance law that makes it illegal for local government employees to solicit campaign funds from their co-workers. Here … Continue reading
On July 26, the state of Texas filed a notice of appeal in Miller v Nelson, w.d., 1:19cv-700. This is the case filed by several minor parties and independent candidates against many Texas ballot access laws. The plaintiffs won a … Continue reading
On July 25, U.S. District Court Judge Henry T. Wingate, a Reagan appointee, enjoined a new Mississippi law that restricts who can assist a disabled voter in the absentee process. The federal Voting Rights Act says a disabled person can … Continue reading
Vivek Ramaswamy, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, says in 2004 he voted for Michael Badnarik for president. See this story. Ramaswamy was age 19 at the time. Badnarik was the Libertarian presidential nominee that year. Thanks to PoliticalWire … Continue reading
Ohio voters vote on August 8 on Issue One, which would make it more difficult for statewide initiatives to get on the ballot. The Libertarian, Green, and Forward Parties have asked voters to reject the idea. See this story. … Continue reading
