On September 26, the U.S. Supreme Court asked the Ohio government to file a response in Susan B. Anthony List v Driehaus, 13-193. This is the case that challenges an Ohio law that makes it illegal for candidates or political … Continue reading
New Hampshire Representative Steven Smith (R-Charlestown) will introduce a bill to ease ballot access for independent candidates and minor parties. The legislature won’t be in session until 2014, but legislators can introduce bill drafts at any time, and Smith is … Continue reading
On July 1, 2013, the New Jersey Socialist Party filed a lawsuit in state court over voter registration. The state lets people register into certain unqualified parties, but it does not let voters register into the Socialist Party. The state … Continue reading
On September 26, the Tenth Circuit held an oral argument in Riddle v Hickenlooper, 13-1108. The hearing went well for the plaintiffs. The issue is whether a state can permit individuals to give $400 to legislative candidates nominated in primaries, … Continue reading
The Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee will hear testimony on SB 193 on Tuesday, October 1, at 2 p.m. This is the bill to alter Ohio ballot access for minor parties. … Continue reading
