An Alabama state court is currently processing a lawsuit over whether Alabama’s Governor must call a special U.S. Senate election this year. The vacancy exists because U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions resigned to become Attorney General. The Governor does not want … Continue reading
On March 17, the Idaho legislature passed HB 197, which sets up procedures for parties to nominate candidates in special U.S. House elections. The bill provides for primaries for that purpose. The old law did not specify any method for … Continue reading
On March 9, the Iowa House passed HF 516, which abolishes the straight-ticket device. The bill has many other provisions, and is now in the Senate. … Continue reading
On March 14, the Democratic presidential electors who had sued to overturn a Washington state law that fines “disobedient” electors dropped their lawsuit. Their court papers do not explain why they dropped it. The case is Chiafalo v Inslee, w.d., … Continue reading
This New York Post story says Rocky De La Fuente has announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Mayor of New York City. Thanks to Frank Morano for the link. … Continue reading
