As already noted, on April 1, the New York legislature passed a bill raising the number of signatures for statewide independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, from 15,000 signatures to 45,000 signatures. That bill, part of the state … Continue reading
On June 10, the Republican Party National Committee decided to re-cycle its 2016 platform, without any revision or update. See this story. This reduces the amount of work needed at a normal national convention. Thanks to Political Wire for this … Continue reading
On June 11, the Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship, a unit of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, released “Our Common Purpose”, which recommends various election law changes. Here is the 84-page report. Recommendation 1.1 is to … Continue reading
On June 10, the Michigan State Court of Claims granted ballot access relief to proponents of a statewide initiative. Fair & Equal Michigan v Benson, 20-000095. The decision sets aside the law that says statewide initiative petitions must be completed … Continue reading
On June 11, the South Africa Constitutional Court struck down the nation’s election law, to the extent that the law does not permit individuals to run for office except as nominees of a party. See this story. … Continue reading
