On February 19, Judge David R. Thompson died at the age of 80. He was a semi-retired judge on the 9th circuit. He was based in San Diego. He had been appointed to the 9th circuit in 1985. In 2000 … Continue reading
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On February 22, Tuesday, Tom Golisano and Dr. John Koza will speak at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., about the National Popular Vote Plan movement. The press conference is at 10 a.m. in the Zenger Room. The National … Continue reading
On February 18, the Montana House State Administration Committee passed HB 521 by a vote of 12-6. This bill converts all Montana judicial elections to partisan elections. Currently, state judges who desire another term appear on the ballot with a … Continue reading
Recently, the Texas Democratic Party filed this response brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, in Dallas County v Texas Democratic Party, 10-755. This is the case in which a 3-judge U.S. District Court said that Dallas County needed approval from … Continue reading
The Washington State Constitution, Article II, section 15, says when a state legislator resigns or dies, there is no special election to replace him or her. Instead, the County Commissioners of that county choose a new legislator. However, the County … Continue reading