Indiana is one of seven states that lets all voters age 65 and above vote by postal ballot (without excuse), but denies the same ability to younger voters. Some Indiana voters who are under age 65 have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case, on whether the 26th Amendment prohibits such disparate treatment. Tully v Okeson, 20-1244. The 26th Amendment says, “The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.”

The Seventh Circuit had ruled that the 26th amendment does not apply to this situation. Here is the cert petition.

The Fulcrum has this article by Michael Feinstein. It points out that HR One, the Democratic election law bill that has already passed the U.S. House, injures minor party presidential campaigns by making it five times more difficult to qualify for primary season matching funds. Thanks to the Institute for Free Speech for the link.

As previously reported, on February 10, the New York legislature passed A 4686, which cuts the number of signatures for independent candidates in 2021 only. However, the bill still hasn’t been sent to the Governor. It is quite common in New York for bills to pass the legislture, but then they don’t get sent to the Governor for action from him for very long periods of time. These petitions are due in May, so the delay makes it very difficult for 2021 independent candidates to plan their petition drives.