Although the U.S. Supreme Court is on summer recess, it will return in October. One election law case is scheduled for oral argument at that time. It is Bartlett v Strickland, 07-689, and concerns North Carolina’s legislative redistricting plan. It … Continue reading
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On August 13, 2007, John McCain filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, to establish his interest in receiving primary season matching funds. Later he demonstrated that he had qualified (by raising more than $5,000 from each of 20 states). … Continue reading
The Ohio Petition Company has implemented an idea that has been talked about for some time…outfitting its circulators with a portable computer that is connected to the state’s list of registered voters. The Ohio Petition Company is a profit-making firm … Continue reading
On May 12, the nation’s TV networks sued South Dakota, over that state’s decision to keep exit pollsters 100 feet from the entrance of polling places at the June 3, 2008 primary. Exit pollsters in almost all other states are … Continue reading
The Michigan State Court of Appeals will hear Ebbers v Secretary of State on June 11. The issue is whether someone may circulate a recall petition, even if he or she doesn’t live in the district. Case number 283782. The … Continue reading