On March 16, a Florida state trial court said evidence can be presented next month on whether the state’s new U.S. House districts violate the Florida Constitution. See this story. … Continue reading
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On March 15, the Arizona House Judiciary Committee passed SCR 1021 by a vote of 5-2. It places a measure on the November 2012 ballot asking if voters wish to de-fund the public funding program, which applies to candidates for … Continue reading
On March 15, this 26-page reply brief was filed in Chamness v Bowen, 11-56449. The Ninth Circuit now has all three briefs in the case, and will eventually set a date for oral argument. Chamness v Bowen challenges two particular … Continue reading
Texas parties remain ballot-qualified in presidential election years if they poll at least 5% for any partisan statewide race. This year in Texas, the following statewide offices are up: President, U.S. Senate, Railroad Commission full term, Railroad Commission short term, … Continue reading
On March 16, a Florida circuit court upheld the 2011 law that says no one may seek the nomination of a political party if that person was a member of another qualified party in the preceding year. Argenziano v Browning, … Continue reading