Monthly Archives: June 2013

Kirsten Nussbaumer has posted this timely paper on SSRN (forthcoming, Publius). Here is the abstract: Addressing the comparative-federalism literature, this article offers a sketch of how the unique character of U.S. election law may have shaped U.S. federalism as a… Continue reading

“BREAKING: Morgan sentenced to year in prison”

June 17, 2013, 1:52 pmchicanery, election administration, petition signature gatheringRick Hasen

South Bend Tribune: “The former chairman of the St. Joseph County Democratic Party will serve one year in prison for his role in a scheme to forge signatures onto petitions that qualified Democratic candidates for the state’s 2008 primary… Continue reading

Thought of the Day

June 17, 2013, 1:23 pmElections Clause, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Lesson about the Supreme Court from today’s voting decision: behind every silver lining there’s a dark cloud.

Scalia’s Voter Access Case

June 17, 2013, 1:18 pmElections Clause, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Spencer Overton blogs at HuffPo.

“The Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona won’t put an end to voting wars”

June 17, 2013, 12:48 pmSupreme Court, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

WonkBlog reports.

“How the Voting Rights Act Hurts Democrats and Minorities”

June 17, 2013, 12:44 pmalternative voting systems, redistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Steven Hill writes.

“The SEC and Dark Political Money”

June 17, 2013, 12:42 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy blogs.

Early Press and Commentary Roundup on Arizona Case

June 17, 2013, 12:41 pmElections Clause, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

NYT WaPo AP Lyle Denniston (SCOTUSBlog) NBC News Bloomberg WSJ Politico The Nation MSNBC USA Today Ballot Access News Reuters I spoke with KPCC’s Take Two about the decision and also to NPR and Slate (links to come). Earlier I… Continue reading

Lederman on the Qualifications Clause Issue in Today’s Supreme Court Election Case

June 17, 2013, 12:14 pmElections Clause, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

In my piece today on Arizona v. Inter-Tribal Council, I express concern about what the Court says about congressional power to set the manner of elections but lack of congressional power to alter state qualifications of voters. I referenced an… Continue reading