On September 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals voted 2-1 that the federal voter registration form used in all states avoid telling applicants that they must attach documents proving they are citizens. Until this order came down, the form said that applicants in Kansas, Alabama, and Georgia must attach copies of documents such as naturalization papers or proof of birth in the U.S. The case is League of Women Voters v Newby, 16-5196.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is responsible for the federal voter registration form. The director, who is associated with Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, early this year attached the special instructions for use in Kansas, Alabama, and Georgia, even though the commissioners had not directed him to do that. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link.

The two judges in the majority are Judith W. Rogers, a Clinton appointee; and Stephen F. Williams, a Reagan appointee. The dissenting judge is A. Raymond Randolph, a Bush Sr. appointee.

On September 9, Donald Trump said that the general election presidential debates should be limited to himself and Hillary Clinton. See this story.

Jo Craven McGinty has this article about Instant Runoff Voting in the Wall Street Journal. The article mentions that Maine is voting soon on whether to implement it for elections for state office and congress. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link.