On June 29, the North Carolina Senate refused to concur in the House amendments to the ballot access bill, SB 656. The bill had passed both houses but the versions differ. The chief difference is that the House version has … Continue reading
This Portland Press-Herald story explains that the Maine ranked-choice voting is still law, given that the bill to repeal it failed. Thanks to Rob Richie for the link. … Continue reading
On the late evening of Wednesday, June 28, the North Carolina House passed SB 656, the ballot access bill. The vote was 107-7. All seven of the “no” votes were cast by Republicans. No one spoke against the bill on … Continue reading
As already reported, on April 26, the Eighth Circuit ruled that the March petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates is likely unconstitutional unless the state can show that it must have a deadline that early, in order to have time … Continue reading
On June 28, the Eleventh Circuit said it wants oral argument in Hall v Merrill, 16-16766. This is the case on whether Alabama can require petitions of 3% of the last gubernatorial vote, for independent candidates and newly-qualifying parties, in … Continue reading
