On May 4, the 7th circuit issued this 3-page opinion in Stone v Neal, 11-1085. This case challenges the requirement that all candidates for non-partisan citywide office in Chicago need 12,500 valid signatures to get on the ballot. The Court … Continue reading
The Alabama Senate had been expected to consider HB 425 on Thursday, May 5. However, it did not do so, and the legislature has now taken a recess until May 24. HB 425 moves the primary for all office from … Continue reading
On April 12, Ohio Senator Mark Wagoner introduced SB 148, with the backing of the Secretary of State. It is an omnibus election law bill, and includes a provision for a new procedure for minor parties to get on the … Continue reading
On May 5, the New Jersey Assembly State Government Committee unanimously passed A3777. It moves the presidential primary from February to June. The bill saves money, because the primary for office other than President is in June anyway. All New … Continue reading
On May 5, the 3rd circuit issued this 2-page order, requiring New Jersey not to print any Democratic primary ballots that omit the name of Carl Lewis for State Senate. The primary is June 7. The order does not guarantee … Continue reading
