California Legislature Passes Bill Requiring All General Election Presidential Candidates to Certify they are in Compliance with the 22nd Amendment

On September 3, the California legislature sent AB 1539 to Governor Gavin Newsom. It requires the chair of all qualified parties that place a presidential nominee on the ballot to certify that their presidential and vice-presidential nominees comply with the 22nd amendment, the term limits amendment. The bill also applies to declared write-in presidential candidates, and independent presidential candidates. No other state requires such paperwork. Here is the text.

U.S. Postal Service Files Appeal with U.S. Supreme Court on Sunday, September 6

On Sunday, September 6, the U.S. Postal Service filed this appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case over whether postal balloting. This is a combination of U.S. Postal Service v State of California, and Trump v League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, 26A305.

Also on Sunday, the Court asked for a response by September 9.