March 31 was the deadline for candidates in this year’s primary to submit a petition in New Jersey. In the 7th U.S. House district, no Democrat succeeded in getting on the ballot. The law requires 200 signatures of registered party … Continue reading
On March 31, U.S. District Court Judge Sue Robinson enjoined a Delaware campaign finance law passed in 2012. Delaware Strong Families v Biden, 1:13cv-1746. The law requires groups that spend at least $500 to comment on candidates for state office, … Continue reading
On March 28, the Eleventh Circuit denied a request from Georgia to rehear Green Party of Georgia v Kemp, 13-11816. The state’s request had been pending since January 27. The issue is whether Georgia’s ballot access procedures for president (for … Continue reading
On March 31,a Mercer County Superior Court struck down some New Jersey restrictions on who can circulate a petition. Here is the 48-page opinion in Empower our Neighborhoods v Guadagno, L-3148-11. In 2007, in a case filed by several minor … Continue reading
On March 29, the Iowa Supreme Court agreed to hear Narcisse v Iowa Secretary of State, 14-0512. The issue is whether Jonathan Narcisse should be on the June 3 Democratic primary ballot as a candidate for Governor. If he does … Continue reading
