On April 27, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Nevada Commission on Ethics v Carrigan, 10-568. Here is a summary of that argument by Lyle Denniston of Scotusblog. The case explores whether the First Amendment free speech provision … Continue reading
On April 27, the Georgia Secretary of State’s new Elections Advisory Council held a public meeting in the State Capitol in Atlanta, to hear complaints or suggestions from members of the public for improving Georgia election laws. Several Georgians complained … Continue reading
On April 27, a 3-judge U.S. District Court heard oral arguments in Desena v State of Maine, 1:11-cv-117. The issue is whether the U.S. Constitution requires Maine to redraw its U.S. House district boundaries before the 2012 election. Maine law … Continue reading
On April 26, Washington, D.C., held a special election to fill a vacant city council-at-large seat. In D.C. special elections for partisan office, parties are not permitted to nominate candidates. Individuals run against each other and there is no run-off. … Continue reading
On April 27, U.S. District Court Judge Sam Crow, a semi-retired Reagan appointee, upheld Kansas’ policy of providing no write-in line on voter registration forms, concerning the voter’s choice of political party. Constitution Party of Kansas v Biggs, 10-4043. Here … Continue reading
