California Assemblyman Tim Donnelly (R-Twin Peaks) has introduced AB 2233. For special elections, the bill lowers the number of signatures in lieu of filing fee. Currently 3,000 signatures in lieu of filing fee are required for U.S. House and State … Continue reading
Law Professor Eric Posner writes here that the McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission decision from the U.S. Supreme Court actually injures wealthy individuals. Thanks to HowAppealing for the link. … Continue reading
On April 1, the Vermont House Government Operations considered SB 86, which had passed the State Senate last year. It is an omnibus election law bill. The House Committee rewrote the portion of the bill concerning the petition deadline for … Continue reading
On April 2, the California Assembly Elections Committee introduced AB 2766. It repeals loyalty oaths for candidates for county central committee. The current election law requires candidates running in the Democratic, Republican, and American Independent Party primaries, for party office, … Continue reading
On April 3, the Peace & Freedom Party, the Libertarian Party of California, and the Green Party of Alameda County filed this 43-page brief in the State Court of Appeals. … Continue reading
