The Ninth Circuit hears Soltysik v Padilla in Pasadena, California, on Thursday, February 8, at 9:30 a.m. The issue is the California law that won’t let members of non-qualified parties list their party on the ballot for partisan office, even … Continue reading
On Wednesday, February 14, U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin H. Settle will hear De La Fuente v Wyman, w.d., c16-5801. The issue is the Washington state election law that says before an independent presidential candidate may begin to petition in … Continue reading
On February 1, a subcommittee of the House Privileges & Elections Committee defeated HB 540. The bill would have eased the definition of “political party” from a group that polled 10% for any statewide race at either of the last … Continue reading
The bill to drastically improve Indiana ballot access, SB 328, has two new co-sponsors: Republican Mike Bohacek, and Democrat Mark Stoops. The bill has passed the Senate Committee and will soon have a vote on the Senate floor. … Continue reading
On February 1, a U.S. District Court invalidated Florida’s policy of not letting ex-felons register to vote unless the Governor restores that individual’s voting rights. Hand v Scott, n.d., 4:17cv-128.
