California Governor Gavin Newsom has not yet acted on AB 1539, which was sent to him on September 3. He must decide by Wednesday, September 30. It requires political parties that run presidential nominees to file forms saying their choice … Continue reading
EIGHTH CIRCUIT STRIKES DOWN SOUTH DAKOTA’S FEBRUARY PETITION DEADLINE FOR INITIATIVES On August 11, the Eighth Circuit struck down South Dakota’s February petition deadline for initiatives. Dakotans for Health v Johnson, 25-2940. This was somewhat surprising, because at the oral … Continue reading
The Current, a Georgia on-line periodical centered in Savannah, has this extensive article about Georgia’s severe ballot access laws for candidates who are not Republicans or Democrats. … Continue reading
On September 25, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 2022 Missouri map for U.S. House. Here is the order. … Continue reading
Massachusetts voters will be voting on a top-two initiative in November. A University of New Hampshire Bay State Poll released September 24 shows that the initiative is backed by 41% of the voters, opposed by 39%, and 19% are undecided. … Continue reading
