On August 27, the Pennsylvania Constitution, Green and Libertarian Parties filed this brief in the pending federal case that challenge’s Pennsylvania’s unique system for determining if petitions are valid. The case is Constitution Party of Pennsylvania v Aichele, 5:12-cv-2726. This should be the last brief before the hearing.
Human Events has this interview with Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, on the subject of the Virgil Goode presidential candidacy.
The U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th circuit, will hold oral arguments in Voting for America v Andrade, 12-40914, on Thursday, September 6, in New Orleans. This is the case over whether certain Texas voter registration drive restrictions should remain in place while the case is being decided. One of the restrictions, which the U.S. District Court enjoined, prohibits out-of-state individuals from working on Texas voter registration drives. Another, which was also enjoined, makes it impossible for organizations that work on voter registration drives to take into account an employee’s productivity.
The Nevada Secretary of State has asked the Ninth Circuit to restore “None of these candidates” to the ballot. In the 9th circuit, the case is Townley v Miller, 12-16882. There is no briefing schedule yet. In the meantime, the U.S. District Court that held the existing law on that subject has not written an opinion yet.
On August 27, the California Assembly passed AB 1436, the bill to permit voters to register on election day, starting in 2016. Voters who register on election day will be required to visit a county elections office; they can’t register at the polls. The bill had passed the Senate on August 23 and had to be re-passed by the Assembly. The bill is now on its way to the Governor.
