An Alaska Superior Court will hear Sullivan v State of Alaska Division of Elections, 3AN-26-07485C1 on Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m. Alaska time. The state says the judge will need to make a decision by Tuesday, June 30, because … Continue reading
On June 24, Illinois independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett won his fight to stay on the ballot in Illinois. The challenge to his petition was withdrawn. See this story. If Corbett had not obtained a place on the ballot, Illinois … Continue reading
This story says that two of the three independent candidates who petitioned to get on the ballot for U.S. House in the Illinois 4th district are unlikely to remain on the ballot. … Continue reading
On June 22, a New Mexico state trial court refused to enjoin the independent petition requirement of 2% of the last gubernatorial vote. Miyagishima v Toulouse Oliver. See this story. The case had been filed by Ken Miyagishima, an independent … Continue reading
Last year President Trump issued an executive order to alter the federal postcard registration forms, so as to require applicants to attach documentary proof of citizenship. On June 24, U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper, an Obama appointee, declared that … Continue reading
