On September 16, attorneys for Carl Lewis filed a four-page brief in the 3rd circuit, arguing that the full panel should not stay the decision earlier this week that put him on the ballot. The brief says, apart from the … Continue reading
Two of the most important and interesting election law cases in the nation have been unreasonably delayed by two U.S. Courts of Appeals. The Second Circuit heard arguments in Maslow v Board of Elections in the City of New York, … Continue reading
On September 14, the North Carolina legislature adjourned its 3-day special session without having passed any election law bills. The session only passed three bills on any subject. The legislature may reconvene on November 7, 2011. That will be the … Continue reading
Steve Kornacki, Salon’s news editor, has this commentary on the chances of a powerful third force presidential candidate next year. The column, and similar commentary, usually say that minor party and independent candidates for important office never win. These articles … Continue reading
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, a Republican, is interviewed in the Lancaster, Ohio Eagle-Gazette. See this story. He says this year’s legislative session has acted in a way that is making election administration in Ohio very difficult. This is … Continue reading
