On June 14, the 9th circuit rejected an attempt to open up a loophole in campaign finance, concerning individuals who want to give more than the maximum donation permitted under federal law. The defendant in a criminal case was charged … Continue reading
On June 10, the Rhode Island legislature passed H.7894. It makes it possible for voters to sign petitions for two or more candidates running for the same office. For federal and state office, Rhode Island law already lets voters sign … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Republican National Committee v Federal Election Commission, at its June 24, 2010 conference. The Court will probably say on June 28 what it decided. Observers feel the Court is likely to … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court is in its last month before its summer recess. Opinions are coming out on each Monday in June. On June 14 the Court released four opinions, but no opinion in the only pending election law case, … Continue reading
On June 10, Dan Collins, Huffington Post editor for New York, predicted that Andrew Cuomo, who is certain to be this year’s Democratic nominee for Governor, will eventually relent and accept the gubernatorial nomination of the Working Families Party as … Continue reading
