On February 24, the Third Circuit issued an opinion in Benezet Consulting v Secretary of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 20-2976. This case concerns Pennsylvania’s ban on out-of-state circulators for petitions to get candidates on primary ballots. The lower court had invalidated … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Thompson v DeWine, 21-1120, at its March 4 conference. This is the case over whether Ohio should have given petitioning relief for initiatives during the health crisis. … Continue reading
On February 16, former Illinois Rod Blagojevich filed this brief in his federal lawsuit against the state legislature. He seeks a ruling that his 2009 impeachment and removal from office violated his constitutional rights. He had been pardoned by President … Continue reading
On February 23, the Texas Libertarian Party filed this reply brief in Bilyeu v Esparza, w.d., 1:21cv-1089. It is five pages and very clear. The issue is the Texas law that forbids a qualified convention party from considering anyone for … Continue reading
The Tennessee House Subcommittee on Elections & Campaign Finance had been set to hear the ballot access bill on February 23, but that meeting has been postponed to March 2. The bill, HB 2067, lowers the petition to create a … Continue reading
