On September 7, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 448, which says that paid initiative circulators must wear a badge that says “Paid circulator.” Here is his veto message, which says, “If it is acceptable to force paid signature gatherers … Continue reading
On September 7, no hearing was held on California’s AB 1413, the bill that removes write-in space from November ballots for Congress and state office. The leadership of the legislature has decided not to consider the bill until next year. … Continue reading
The California Senate Elections Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, September 7, on AB 1413, the bill which removes write-in space on general election ballots for Congress and state office. The time of the hearing has not yet been … Continue reading
On September 7, U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley issued a preliminary injunction, ordering the state not to enforce the ballot access law passed earlier this year by the legislature. The 12-page decision is Libertarian Party of Ohio v Husted, … Continue reading
On September 6, U.S. District Court Judge Noel Hillman issued a 34-page opinion in Lewis v Secretary of State Kim Guadagno, 11-cv-2381, upholding the New Jersey Constitutional provision that bars candidates from running for the State Senate unless they have … Continue reading
