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Decision Expected Soon on Whether Tennessee Must Let Voters at Polls Identify Themselves with Memphis Photo-Library Cards

Posted on July 31, 2012 by adminJuly 31, 2012

A decision is expected momentarily on whether the state of Tennessee must let voters at the polls identify themselves with a City of Memphis library card. Memphis library cards include a photo of the holder, as well as a bar code. The lawsuit was filed by several Memphis voters, plus the city of Memphis. One of the plaintiff-voters’ drivers license was recently stolen and she has not been able to replace it yet, but she does have her photo-ID library card. However the state law does not permit that kind of photo-ID. The case is Turner-Golden v Hargett, middle district, 3:12-cv-765. See this story.

Ron Faucheux, in Atlantic Monthly, Advocates Repeal of All Limits on Campaign Donations

Posted on July 31, 2012 by adminJuly 31, 2012

Ron Faucheux, editor-in-chief of Campaigns & Elections magazine, and currently a pollster, in this article advocates that all limits on donations to candidates and political parties should be repealed. Faucheux is a former state legislator and has participated as a campaign manager in over 100 campaigns for elected office. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link.

COFOE Meeting Minutes Now Posted at COFOE Web Page

Posted on July 30, 2012 by adminJuly 30, 2012

The minutes of the Coalition for Free & Open Elections (COFOE) are now posted at cofoe.org, for the annual board meeting held on July 15, 2012.

Poles Who are Fans of Ron Paul Make Views Known at Romney Events in Poland

Posted on July 30, 2012 by adminJuly 30, 2012

While Mitt Romney toured Poland, he was met with groups of Poles who expressed their support for Ron Paul. See this story.

U.S. District Court Invalidates Virginia’s Ban on Out-of-State Circulators

Posted on July 30, 2012 by adminJuly 30, 2012

On July 30, a U.S. District Court ruled that Virginia’s ban on out-of-state circulators is unconstitutional. The case is Libertarian Party of Virginia v Judd, eastern district, 3:12cv367. Here is the decision. Thanks to Marc Montoni for this news. The ACLU did this case for the Libertarian Party.