The 6th circuit opinion of September 6, striking down Ohio’s ballot access law for new parties, will almost certainly help minor parties in Tennessee also. The 6th circuit includes Tennessee as well as Ohio. The aspects of the Ohio law … Continue reading
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On September 6, the 6th circuit declared the Ohio new party procedures unconstitutional. The vote was 2-1. The case is Libertarian Party of Ohio v Blackwell, 04-4215. Ohio requires new parties to nominate by primary. Since the primary in presidential … Continue reading
On September 1, a U.S. District Court in Cleveland enjoined Ohio from enforcing certain laws relating to voter registration. Project Vote v Blackwell, 1:06cv-1628. The judge was Kathleen O’Malley, a Clinton appointee. The law, passed in 2005, made it illegal … Continue reading
On August 29, a group of naturalized citizens, and several organizations that support them, sued in U.S. District Court to overturn an Ohio law passed last year. That law requires naturalized citizens to bring their naturalization papers with them when … Continue reading
Charlie Morrison is trying to be placed on the Ohio ballot for U.S. House, 15th district, as an independent. His petition was approved, but he was still rejected because he had voted in this year’s Republican primary. Ohio law is … Continue reading