According to this news story, no Texas Democrat filed by the January 4 deadline to run for Comptroller, a partisan elected statewide office in Texas. Therefore, it is certain that the Libertarian Party nominee for that office will poll more … Continue reading
On the morning of January 5, the three candidates for U.S. Senate from Massachusetts debated on the radio. See this story in the Worcester Telegram, which gives roughly the same amount of coverage to each of the three candidates. The … Continue reading
On January 6, at 9 a.m., the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Society for Krishna Consciousness v City of Los Angeles, S164272. The issue is whether airports should be open to expressive activity under the state Constitution. … Continue reading
Texas has a uniquely restrictive law for independent candidates (for office other than president). It requires them to file a notice in early January, if they intend to petition for a place on the ballot. Petitioning itself can’t start in … Continue reading
On January 5, a second lawsuit was filed in federal court against some Nebraska laws that restrict who can circulate petitions. The new case, Bernbeck v Gale, 4:10-cv-3001, challenges the law barring out-of-state residents from circulating petitions. A case filed … Continue reading
