Courts, and election officials, over the past few decades have generally found that it violates due process for states to impose new ballot access barriers right in the middle of the season in which groups and candidates are trying to … Continue reading
U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman will hear Kennedy v Secretary of State of Texas, w.d., 1:16cv-1047, on Wednesday, September 28, at 9 a.m. This is the case that challenges Texas ballot access laws for independent presidential candidates. Judge Pitman … Continue reading
On Wednesday, September 14, the Second Circuit reversed a U.S. District Court and said New York is not required to hold a new Republican primary for U.S. House in the 3rd district. Pidot v New York State Board of Elections, … Continue reading
Rick Hasen’s Election Law Blog is the best place to get breaking news about developments in election law, particularly concerning campaign finance, and also news on the fight against procedures that make it more difficult for individuals to register to … Continue reading
Here is a statement from the Evan McMullin campaign, criticizing the Florida Secretary of State for changing the rules and making it impossible for him to appear on the ballot. … Continue reading
