Recently, there have been stories in major media that there is a conceivable path toward changing the rules of the Republican national convention, with an end toward nominating someone for President other than Donald Trump. Mark Whittington summarizes these reports … Continue reading
A draft of the 2016 platform for the Democratic Party says that the party will oppose partisan gerrymandering. See page 17. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading
On July 1, the North Carolina legislature passed SB 667, which makes several unrelated election law changes. One section of the bill changes the ballot order on general election ballots for candidates running for State Appeals Court seats. The existing … Continue reading
The New Mexico Secretary of State has determined that the American Delta Party has enough valid signatures to be on the 2016 ballot. This is the party created to help Rocky De La Fuente get on the ballot. Earlier this … Continue reading
On July 5, the Libertarian Party and the Constitution Party of Kentucky asked for an Emergency Status Conference in their ballot access case. The case is pending in U.S. District Court. The parties are eager to get a ruling on … Continue reading
