On February 17, Michael Chamness filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, alleging that California’s new election law unconstitutionally discriminates against him and other candidates who are not members of a qualified party. The case is Chamness … Continue reading
The Oklahoma ballot access bill, HB 1058, introduced by Representative Charles Key, has picked up some additional co-sponsors. They are Senator Jim Reynolds (R-Oklahoma City), and Representatives Jason Murphey (R-Guthrie), and Joe Dorman (D-Rush Springs). This is the bill that … Continue reading
All briefs have now been filed in Ni v Slocum, pending in the California State Court of Appeals in San Francisco, case no. A128721. This is the case over whether electronic signatures are valid on initiative petitions. Amici curiae briefs … Continue reading
The Constitution Party National Committee holds a meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, April 28-30. Among the speakers will be former Congressman Virgil Goode, Sheriff Richard Mack, Taylor Haynes (who polled 7.41% for Governor of Wyoming as a write-in candidate last year), … Continue reading
Utah State Senator Benjamin McAdams (D-Salt Lake City) introduced SB 176 on February 4. It makes it possible for two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate. The bill provides that a candidate nominated by two parties would be listed … Continue reading
