Eleventh Circuit Agrees with U.S. District Court that Georgia Can’t Have Unequal Campaign Contribution Limits

On June 12, the Eleventh Circuit issued an order in Jackson v Jones, 26-10854. The case concerns Georgia’s campaign finance contribution limits. The law allows incumbent Governors and Lieutenant Governors to accept unlimited campaign contributions, an advantage that other candidates … Continue reading →

New Jersey Secretary of State Countermands Administrative Law Judge and Won’t Keep Lana Leguia Off Ballot Because She Used Out-of-State Circulators

on June 12, New Jersey Secretary of State Dale Caldwell said he will keep Lana Leguia on the November ballot. She is the Libertarian nominee for U.S. House, 7th district. The Republican Party had challenged her ballot position because she … Continue reading →

Yellowstone County, Montana Independent Candidate for County Commission Files Ballot Access Lawsuit Over Number of Signatures

Yellowstone County, Montana, elects three County Commissioners in partisan elections. All of the elections are at-large. However, the county divides itself into three districts for purposes of the residency of the candidates. Hans Abbey, an independent candidate for that office … Continue reading →