On July 22, the 6th circuit heard arguments in Nader v Blackwell. This case is unusual, because it concerns personal liability for an elections official, Ken Blackwell, former Ohio Secretary of State. Nader charges that when Blackwell permitted initiative circulators … Continue reading
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News media in Oklahoma are covering the ballot access lawsuit filed by Bob Barr on July 17. Here is one story. On a related note, the New York Times has a medium-sized story about the Ohio Libertarian Party ballot access … Continue reading
The Green Party, now on the ballot in 21 states plus D.C., hopes to place its presidential nominee on the ballot in at least 40 states plus D.C., with this strategy. Six Green Parties can handle their own ballot access; … Continue reading
Although the U.S. Supreme Court is on summer recess, it will return in October. One election law case is scheduled for oral argument at that time. It is Bartlett v Strickland, 07-689, and concerns North Carolina’s legislative redistricting plan. It … Continue reading
On August 13, 2007, John McCain filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, to establish his interest in receiving primary season matching funds. Later he demonstrated that he had qualified (by raising more than $5,000 from each of 20 states). … Continue reading