Erie County, New York, Files Brief in Lawsuit Challenging New York’s May Petition Deadline for Independent Candidates

On September 2, the Erie County Board of Elections filed a brief in Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections, w.d., 1:21cv-982. This is the case in which Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown challenged the independent candidate petition deadline. That deadline … Continue reading

Two Texas Democratic State Senators File Lawsuit to Block Redistricting by the Texas Legislature’s Special Session

On September 1, two Texas Democratic State Senators filed a federal lawsuit to prevent the special session of the Texas legislature from drawing new U.S. House and legislative districts. The Complaint alleges that the Texas Constitution does not permit redistricting … Continue reading