On July 22, Illinois Congressmember Michael Bost filed his brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Bost v Illinois State Board of Elections, 24-568. The issue is whether he had standing to challenge the Illinois law that postal ballots should … Continue reading
On July 23, the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling in State of Washington v Trump, 25-807. It agrees with the U.S. District Court, which had enjoined President Trump’s order on birthright citizenship. This is the first Appellate ruling on this … Continue reading
On July 23, the Fair Representation Act was again introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressmembers Don Beyer of Virginia and Jamie Raskin of Maryland. See this press release. The bill would provide for multi-member U.S. House districts … Continue reading
Jim Walden is an independent candidate for Mayor of New York City. On May 2, 2025, the Second Circuit issued a one-sentence order, denying his request for “Independence” to be his ballot label, and saying it would explain later. It … Continue reading
Canada is holding a special election on August 18 to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons, in the Battle River-Crowfoot district in Alberta. Canadian ballot access is easy. Candidates for House of Commons need 100 signatures and a … Continue reading
