On September 8, 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Kanye West should not be on the November 2020 ballot as an independent for president, even though it appeared he had more than enough signatures. The court did not explain … Continue reading
On February 22, the Secretary of State of Maine filed a notice of appeal in We the People PAC v Bellows. This is the case in which the U.S. District Court last week enjoined the prohibition on out-of-state circulators for … Continue reading
On February 19, a Virginia Circuit Court in the city of Richmond rejected the lawsuit by State Senator Amanda Chase to force her party, the Republican Party, to hold a 2021 gubernatorial primary. The opinion says she lacks standing. She … Continue reading
On February 19, the Washington State House Appropriations Committee passed HB 1156 by 22-11. It allows local governments to use ranked choice voting for elections for their own officers. The bill does not require local governments to use two rounds. … Continue reading
The Eighth Circuit will hear Whitfield v Thurston, 20-2309, on March 18, 2021. This is the case over whether the Arkansas ballot access petition for statewide independent candidates should have been relaxed last year, given the health crisis. The law … Continue reading
