Category Archives: campaigns

My Analysis of New #KSSEN Filings in Taylor v. Kobach

September 15, 2014, 11:52 amcampaigns, election administration, statutory interpretationRick Hasen

The Kansas Supreme Court has now posted additional filings in the Taylor v. Kobach case. Here are a few observations about the new filings. 1. One of the questions is what Bradley Bryant of Kansas Secretary of State’s office told… Continue reading

#KSSEN Oral Argument to Be Webcast Live, Sept. 16 at 9 am Kansas Time

September 15, 2014, 10:24 amballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

Press release The Kansas Supreme Court has helpfully created a page posted all of the documents in Taylor v. Kobach.

Even with Potential GOP Sweep in Ohio State Offices, Supreme Court Race Could Change from R to D

September 15, 2014, 9:59 amcampaigns, judicial electionsRick Hasen

Columbus Dispatch: But Republican Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French is losing by 6 points to Cleveland Judge John P. O’Donnell, with more than half the voters undecided. Judicial candidates do not have party labels attached to their names… Continue reading

Voter ID Affidavit Ballot Not Decisive in MS Race: Candidates Draw Straws

September 15, 2014, 7:18 amcampaigns, election administrationRick Hasen

See here.

“Bill Maher announced he’s targeting Rep. John Kline. He picked the wrong guy.”

September 14, 2014, 4:38 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Aaron Blake: Comedian Bill Maher announced Friday night that he will personally target Republican Rep. John Kline (Minn.) for defeat in the November election — the culmination of his longstanding “Flip a District” contest in which the HBO host … Continue reading

“Mary Landrieu internal investigation finds $33,700 in improperly charged flights”

September 12, 2014, 1:50 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NOLA.com: “Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu on Friday released the findings of an internal investigation into her travel that found more than $33,700 in campaign flights were charged to her Senate account. The report found 136 campaign functions were conducted during… Continue reading

“Meet the art teacher who may keep Chad Taylor’s name on the Kansas ballot”

September 11, 2014, 8:46 pmballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

Derek the Muller blogs.

“Kansas Supreme Court will hear Chad Taylor v. Kris Kobach on Senate ballot issue”

September 11, 2014, 8:14 pmballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

The Wichita Eagle reports.

Looks Like Eugene Volokh Agrees With Me on Weaknesses of Susan B. Anthony Opinion

September 11, 2014, 8:07 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

See here. (My earlier analysis.) Still, I wonder if the state of Ohio will appeal, especially since the AG DeWine filed an amicus brief against the constitutionality of the state’s law. Plain Dealer: “DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said… Continue reading

Kobach to Submit Affidavit in #KSSEN Case Stating What Election Officials Told or “Gestured” to Chad Taylor

September 11, 2014, 7:28 pmballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

So reports AP. From the affidavit: As I noted earlier today, it is not clear if the factual dispute will matter to the Kansas Supreme Court.

Breaking: Federal Court Strikes Down Ohio False Campaign Speech Statute: Analysis

September 11, 2014, 2:09 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

On remand from the Supreme Court, a federal district court has decided the Susan B. Anthony List v. Driehaus case, granting a preliminary injunction and summary judgment to the challengers of the law. The result in this case is… Continue reading

No Factfinding Necessary in #KSSEN Dispute?

September 11, 2014, 12:55 pmballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

Via TPM comes news that the Kansas Supreme Court has agreed to hear the question whether to remove Chad Taylor’s name from the ballot (a move that could help coalesce support around independent Greg Orman and against Republican incumbent Senator… Continue reading