On May 20, the Michigan opponents of partisan gerrymandering filed this brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. It asks the court not to stay the lower court decision that ordered Michigan to redraw its U.S. House districts in time for the 2020 election.
Also, the Michigan Secretary of State, who is a Democrat, filed this brief, also urging the court not to issue a stay.
On May 20, Ohio opponents of partisan gerrymandering filed this brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. It asks the court not to stay the decision of the lower court that ordered Ohio to redraw its US House districts.
On May 16, the Nevada Senate Legislative Operations & Elections Committee passed AB 186, the National Popular Vote bill. It had already passed the Assembly.
Salon interviewed Nicholas Sarwark, national chair of the Libertarian Party, on Congressman Justin Amash’s recent comments about President Trump.
See the story here. UPDATE: see this story in The Hill, published May 21.
On Sunday, May 19, the Texas Senate passed HB 2504 on second reading. It will probably be brought up on third reading in a day or so. It makes it easier for a party to remain on the ballot. But it also imposes filing fees on the nominees of parties that use conventions. Thanks to Art DiBianca for this news.
