The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Free Speech v Federal Election Commission, 13-772, on May 15. This Wyoming case was filed by three individuals who wanted to pool their money to run some ads commenting on various … Continue reading
On April 24, the South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments in South Carolina Libertarian Party v South Carolina Election Commission, 2014-775. The Court indicated it will issue an opinion by the close of business April 25 (Friday). By their … Continue reading
On April 24, the chair of the South Carolina Republican Party held a news conference to say that the party has demanded that independent gubernatorial candidate Tom Ervin stop referring to himself as an “independent Republican” in his campaign ads. … Continue reading
The South Dakota Secretary of State has determined that Michael Myers will appear on the November 2014 ballot as an independent gubernatorial candidate. See this story. From 1928 through 1994, there were no independent gubernatorial candidates in South Dakota, but … Continue reading
On April 23, the Democratic Governors Association filed a federal lawsuit against certain Connnecticut campaign finance laws. The Association wants to make independent expenditures this year in support of Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy, a Democrat who is running for re-election. … Continue reading
