U.S. District Court Judge Kristine G. Baker has ordered both sides to discuss how to proceed by May 4, in the case filed by independent candidates for petition relief. Whitfield v Thurston, e.d., 4:20cv-466. The plaintiffs are independent candidates. Their … Continue reading
On April 30, a Montana state trial court rejected a lawsuit designed to get petitioning relief for a statewide initiative. See this story. The case is New Approach Montana v State, BDV-2020-444. The proponents may appeal. … Continue reading
On May 1, a New York state trial court dismissed a lawsuit against the Brooklyn (Kings County) Democratic Party. The party rules specify that all candidates for County Committe must file as “male” or “female”. See this story. Other county … Continue reading
On May 1, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued new emergency regulations and rules for various election procedures. But the May 1 order does not set a new petitioning period for independent candidate petitions, or petitions for the nominees of … Continue reading
On May 1, Andrew Yang filed a second amended complaint, which now lists as defendants the various officers and members of the New York State Board of Elections. This concerns his lawsuit against the state for cancelling the Democratic presidential … Continue reading
