Iowa Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Felon Disenfranchisement Case

Here is a newspaper story describing the oral argument on April 9 in the Iowa Supreme Court, in Chiodo v The Section 43.24 Panel. The issue is the meaning of the Iowa Constitutional provision that says persons convicted of “infamous crimes” can’t register to vote, or run for state or local office, unless the Governor has restored their rights. A decision is likely in the next five days.

Idaho Secretary of State Posts Candidate List

On April 3, the Idaho Secretary of State posted a list of candidates for federal and state office in Idaho this year, including independent candidates. See this link.

The only candidates that could possibly be added would be the nominees of a new party, if a new party happens to qualify in Idaho this year. The petition for that is due in late August. Parties already qualified in Idaho are Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Constitution.