On November 6, U.S. District Court Judge Michael H. Watson issued an opinion in Mays v LaRose, s.d., 2:18cv-1376. He said that Ohio must give the same absentee ballot deadline to persons imprisoned (but not yet convicted), that it gives … Continue reading
On November 26, the Florida Republican Party put four presidential candidates on its presidential primary ballot: President Trump, Bill Weld, Rocky De La Fuente, and Joe Walsh. No one can be on that ballot without the state party’s permission. The … Continue reading
In Florida, where only large qualified parties have their own presidential primary, the only way for a presidential candidate to get on a presidential primary ballot is by permission of the party. The Florida Democratic Party wants 18 candidates on … Continue reading
On November 25, U.S. District Court Judge Janet T. Neff, a Bush Jr. appointee, refused to enjoin the new Michigan nonpartisan commission on redistricting. The commission had been attacked by leaders of the Republican Party. Here is the 46-page opinion … Continue reading
On November 25, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman, an Obama appointee, refused to dismiss the Texas ballot access case Miller v Hughs, w.d., 1:19cv-700. The case challenges virtually all of the Texas ballot access requirements for new and minor … Continue reading
