On May 20, the Maine House passed LD 252, which would have Maine withddraw from the National Popular Vote Pact. But the bill has not been brought up on the Senate floor, and the legislature expects to adjourn on May … Continue reading
On June 16, the Texas Libertarian Party filed this reply brief in Bilyeu v Esparza, w.d., 1:21cv-1089. This is the lawsuit over Texas filing fees for candidates. The law says fees paid by parties that nominate by primary (i.e., Republican … Continue reading
The No Labels national leadership is considering whether to endorse and provide campaign support for Mike Duggan, an independent candidate for Michigan Governor who is also Mayor of Detroit. It is also considering similar help to Jason Pizzo, an independent candidate … Continue reading
On June 6, the Virginia Elections office filed this brief in Lynchburg v Republican City Committee v Virginia Department of Elections, w.d., 6:25cv-29. The party claims that a new law in practice makes it impossible for it to nominate by … Continue reading
Nate Cohn, the New York Times’ chief political analyst, writes in “The Tilt” (part of the Times) that conditions possibly are right for the emergence of a new, popular political party. … Continue reading
