On September 28, U.S. District Court Judge James Gardner, a Bush Jr. appointee, upheld a Philadelphia ordinance banning temporary signs on utility poles, streetlights, and traffic and parking signs. The plaintiffs were candidates for public office who wanted to post … Continue reading
On September 28, the West Virginia Republican Party said it won’t appeal its loss in lower state court, in the case over whether the special election for U.S. Senate should be on the same ballot as the other offices. See … Continue reading
On the evening of September 27, the Virginia State Board of Elections filed a response with the U.S. Supreme Court in Lux v Rodrigues, 10A-298. This is the case that challenges a law that no one may circulate a petition … Continue reading
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has agreed to hear Russo v Mollis, su-10-0339. See this story. The issue is whether the candidate who won the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor should be barred from withdrawing. After the primary was over, … Continue reading
A Vermont Superior Court will hear arguments in Trudell v Markowitz on October 1, at 3 p.m. This is the case that challenges Vermont’s new June petition deadline for independent candidates. The plaintiff, Jerry Trudell, is running for U.S. House. … Continue reading
