The Tennessee State and Local Government Committee had expected to hear SB 2189 on Tuesday, March 15, but the Committee has postponed the bill to March 22. Perhaps the Committee members want to see if the House passes the identical … Continue reading
On March 14, the North Carolina Republican Party filed this amicus curiae brief in Cawthorn v Circosta, 22-1251. This is the case over whether Congressman Madison Cawthorn can stop election officials from determining whether he meets the Constitutional qualifications to … Continue reading
On March 8, Paul Berry, a Republican congressional candidate, filed a lawsuit in state court, complaining about the failure of the legislature to have redrawn new U.S. House districts. Berry v State, 224c-cc00103, Cole County Circuit Court. This lawsuit is … Continue reading
Alaska Senate Bill 161 has a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, March 16, at 1:30 p.m. It eases the definition of a qualified party. Here is the sponsor’s one-page letter, setting forth details about the bill. … Continue reading
On March 14, the Arizona Senate passed SB 1460 by 17-12. Among other things, it allows independent candidates to use electronic signatures. Arizona already lets candidates running in primaries use electronic signatures. Unfortunately, the bill also moves the deadline to … Continue reading
