The U.S. Supreme Court heard two redistricting cases on Tuesday, December 8. The Texas case, Evenwel v Abbott, got the most press attention. But the Court also heard an Arizona case, Harris v Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, 14-232. Here is … Continue reading
On December 9, Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) introduced HB 82, which eases the definition of a “political party.” Current law says it is a group that polled at least 10% for any statewide race at either of the last … Continue reading
This story explains how Democratic and Republican Party presidential candidates qualify to be considered in Utah caucuses. The story says the Republican Party charges $7,500 for candidates to compete. Democrats charge $2,500. … Continue reading
On December 9, filing closed for Idaho presidential primaries. Thirteen Republicans filed. See the list here. The most presidential candidates in an Idaho Republican Party in the past had been five, in 1980. Also three candidates filed in the Constitution … Continue reading
On December 9, the North Carolina Republican Party asked the State Board of Elections to list fourteen candidates in its presidential primary. See this story. The Democratic Party of North Carolina had already told the Board to list three candidates … Continue reading
