On June 12, proponents of several Oklahoma initiatives asked the State Supreme Court to strike down the recent restrictions on the initiative process. McVay v Cockroft, 123,179. See this story. … Continue reading
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Independent New York City mayoral candidate Jim Walden wanted to have “Independence” as his ballot label in the November 2025 election. On May 2 the Second Circuit ruled against him in a one-sentence order, and said it would explain later. … Continue reading
The Maine legislature defeated LD 508 on June 12. It is a proposed constitutional amendment that would let voters choose the Secretary of State and the Attorney General. LD 508 has come close to passing, and did pass the House … Continue reading
On May 22, a New York State Supreme Court in Rockland County said that the lawsuit Smart Elections v Rockland County Board of Elections may proceed to a trial. The lawsuit alleges that the Rockland County official returns for the … Continue reading
On June 12, U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper, an Obama appointee, enjoined Presidential Donald Trump’s order that the federal voter registration form be altered to require applicants to attach proof of citizenship. State of California v Trump, 1:25cv-10810. … Continue reading