“Secretary of State Beth Chapman resigning”
News from Alabama.
Category Archives: election law biz
“Voting Rights Ruling a Blow to Big Firms’ Pro Bono Push”
A fascinating angle on the impact of Shelby County … to BigLaw.
There have been many Shelby County reaction pieces in the last two days. This is not one I saw coming.
“Obama plucks California’s political ethics agency chair for federal post”
The Sacramento Bee reports.
The Center for Competitive Politics issued this statement.
Democracy21 issued this statement.
Congratulations to J. Morgan Kousser
Morgan, one of the country’s leading historians working in the area of race and election law, was just named William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of History and Social Science. Great news!
Lisa Manheim Heading to University of Washington to Teach Election Law
Congratulations, Lisa!
“Secretary of State Ritchie won’t run again”
Star Tribune:
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie decided that eight years of long hours, accusations of stolen elections and the occasional death threat was enough. On Tuesday the Minneapolis DFLer announced he will step down at the end… Continue reading
FEC General Counsel Tony Herman Headed to Covington
“Secretary of State Ritchie Announces He Will Not Seek Third Term”
News from Minnesota.
Academic Update Update
Here’s one I missed:
Janai Nelson was included in the Lawyers of Color 50 under 50 list (most influential minority law professors aged 50 or younger) and is the recipient of the 2013 Derrick A. Bell Award from the… Continue reading
Election Law Academics Update
Here’s my yearly roundup of election law academic hires, promotions moves, visits, accolades.
Mark Alexander, Guy Charles, Kareem Crayton, Spencer Overton, and Ciara Torres-Spelliscy were included in the Lawyers of Color 50 under 50 list (most… Continue reading
“Bob Edgar, Lawmaker and Liberal Leader, Dies at 69”
Sad News: Bob Edgar Passes
Common Cause is deeply saddened to announce that Bob Edgar, its president and CEO, died suddenly this morning at his home. Bob was 69.
“We are deeply saddened and shaken today by the passing of Bob Edgar,” said Common… Continue reading
“RNC Names Bopp Special Counsel”
Press release:
RNC Names James Bopp, Jr. Special Counsel
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus today announced that James Bopp, Jr. will serve as special counsel to the Republican National Committee. In this volunteer role, Mr. Bopp will provide assistance… Continue reading
Two Great Political Science Blogs
In the course of writing my second paper on political polarization (here’s the first), I’ve spent a lot of time at The Monkey Cage and Mischiefs of Faction. I’ll be adding them to the blogroll when classes… Continue reading