On February 6, the Utah Senate Government Operations & Political Subdivisions Committee passed SB 28 unanimously. It deletes a law that says the ballot label for independent candidates must include a clause that says the independent is “not qualified” to … Continue reading
On February 11, the Oregon House Rules Committee passed HB 4026 by 6-0. As amended, it lowers the registration test for a party to remain on the ballot from one-half of 1% of the registered voters, to one-fourth of 1% … Continue reading
On February 6, the Fifth Circuit heard oral argument in League of United Latin American Citizens of Texas v Abbott, 19-50214. This the case that challenges the at-large election of presidential electors in Texas. The three judges are: William E. … Continue reading
The Ninth Circuit will hear Rodriguez v Brown, 18-56281, on March 3, Tuesday, in Pasadena. This is the case that challenges California’s practice of electing all its presidential electors on an at-large basis. There are three similar cases pending in … Continue reading
On February 10, the city of Seattle filed this response in Elster v City of Seattle, 19-608. This is a case involving Seattle’s voucher system for public funding of campaigns for city office. Each registered voter has four $25 vouchers, … Continue reading
