On May 31, the California Assembly passed AB 421 by 60-18. It outlaws paying initiative circulators on a per-signature basis, but it makes an exception for initiatives in which the backers are able to collect 5% of the needed signatures … Continue reading
On June 1, the U.S. Supreme Court released three opinions, but none of them are election law decisions. The next day for release of opinions is Thursday, June 8, followed by June 15 and June 22. Election law decisions that … Continue reading
On May 26, the Nevada Republican Party filed a lawsuit in state court, asking that the Secretary of state be prevented from holding a 2024 presidential primary for the Republican Party. Nevada Republican Party v State of Nevada, 1st jud. … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider Mazo v Way, 22-1033, at its June 15 conference. This is the case over New Jersey ballot labels for primary candidates. The state restricts the content. … Continue reading
On May 30, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the bill legalizing recreational marijuana. Normally BAN would not post this type of news, but it is relevant to this website because Minnesota has recently had two ballot-qualified third parties that made … Continue reading
