On May 16, the Fourth Circuit heard Bland v Roberts, 12-1671. The issue is whether the Sheriff of Hampton, Virginia, improperly fired a deputy because the deputy “liked” the sheriff’s opponent in the 2009 election. The U.S. Supreme Court in … Continue reading
On May 2, the Hawaii legislature adjourned, without having passed any election law bills this year. Several bills had passed each house of the legislature, but because the versions of the bills differed in each house, they were sent to … Continue reading
On May 15, the Michigan Libertarian Party and Gary Johnson asked the 6th circuit to rehear the ballot access case from last year, Libertarian Party of Michigan v Ruth Johnson. The issue is whether Michigan’s “sore loser” can be applied … Continue reading
British Columbia held an election for its own legislature on May 14. The Green Party elected Andrew Weaver. He is the first Green Party member elected to the body. The other results: Liberal Party won 50 seats; New Democratic Party … Continue reading
On May 14, the Vermont legislature adjourned for the year. SB 86, which had passed the Senate, never received a vote in the House. This is an omnibus election law bill that moves the independent candidate petition deadline from June … Continue reading
