On January 22, U.S. District Court Judge John Gibney, an Obama appointee, issued an opinion in King v O’Bannon, e.d., 3:23cv-408. He ruled that Virginia cannot continue to bar many felons from registering to vote. The basis for the decision … Continue reading
Missouri Representative Peggy McGaugh has introduced HB 1871, to restore presidential primaries in Missouri. Candidates would qualify by paying a fiing fee of $5,000. All qualified parties would be able to have presidential primaries. Missouri state Senator Sandy Crawford (R-Buffalo) … Continue reading
The Georgia Libertarian Party is currently challenging the Georgia campaign law that lets individuals contribute more to some gubernatorial candidates than other gubernatorial candidates. The U.S. District Court had dismissed the case on standing, because the party at the time … Continue reading
Georgia holds a special election on Tuesday, March 10, to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House, 14th district. In Georgia special elections, there are no party nominees. Candidates qualify by paying a filing fee; there is no petition. Seventeen … Continue reading
On January 21, the two South Carolina bills that would have switched the state from open primaries to closed primaries failed to advance. See this story. Scroll down to “Closed primary bills hit snag over GOP infighting.” … Continue reading
