On August 29, some California voters who argued that the gubernatorial recall rules violate the U.S. Constitution filed their brief in the Ninth Circuit. A. W. Clark v Weber, 21-55930. Here is the 50-page brief. The state’s response is due … Continue reading
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On August 31, both sides in the Texas ballot access case filed briefs in support of Summary Judgment. If the judge rejects both of them, there will be a trial. First, though, each side may file one rebuttal brief. The … Continue reading
This interesting op-ed in the Roanoke Times, authored by Dan Casey, points out that Virginia election law does not require candidates to sign declarations of candidacy. Thanks to FairVote for the link. … Continue reading
On August 17, Jenna Amacher, an Alderman in Tullahoma, Tennessee, filed a federal lawsuit to force the city to print “Republican” next to her name in the next election for Alderman. Amacher v State of Tennessee, m.d., 3:21cv-638. Tennessee law … Continue reading
Besides the federal case filed in the preceding post, Mayor Byron Brown also has a case in state court alleging that the May petition deadline is unconstitutional. Brown v Erie County Board of Elections, Erie Co. Supreme Court, 811973/2021. It … Continue reading