“Caucus chaos again? Experts fear vote-counting problems in Nevada”

February 20, 2020, 7:14 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

NBC News: A new early-voting system, high turnout and questions about a never-before-used digital tool being used to process results could threaten the success of the Nevada Democratic caucuses on Saturday, election experts told NBC News.“I don’t see how any… Continue reading

“What happens during a contested Democratic National Convention?”

February 20, 2020, 7:02 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Joshua Spivak: Iowa and New Hampshire have voted, but the Democratic field has not appreciably thinned. With no candidate even gaining 30 percent in the first two states, political forecasters have noted that the odds are greatly increasing that no… Continue reading

After Maine SOS Dunlap Successfully Sued Pence-Kobach Fraud Commission, PILF (Led by Commission Member Christian Adams) Sues Dunlap [Corrected Link]

February 20, 2020, 6:55 amElection MeltdownRick Hasen

You can find the press release here. [Corrected link.] It appears that it links to some audio (without attribution) to my Slate “Election Meltdown” interview with Secretary Dunlap about the work of the Fraudulent Fraud Squad. Glad they are… Continue reading

Political Brands by Prof. Torres-Spelliscy (Post 4 of 4)

February 20, 2020, 6:00 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

The following is the last of four guest posts by Prof. Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, writing about her new book, Political Brands. Professor Hasen offered me the opportunity to excerpt my new book Political Brands on ELB. My publisher Edward … Continue reading

11th Circuit Unanimously Affirms District Court Preliminary Injunction Blocking Enforcement of Florida Legislature Law Requiring Ex-Felons to Pay Fees and Fines Before Reenfranchisement

February 19, 2020, 7:39 amfelon votingRick Hasen

You can find the 78-page opinion at this link. It begins: On November 6, 2018, Florida voters approved Amendment 4, a state constitutional amendment that automatically restored voting rights to ex-felon who had completed all of the terms of… Continue reading

“Expect absentee ballot surge to delay Michigan election results”

February 19, 2020, 6:04 amabsentee ballotsRick Hasen

Detroit News: Michigan residents should be prepared for delayed results in next month’s presidential primaries — but the wait will be shorter than what’s anticipated in November’s general election, when results in some big cities aren’t expected until the following… Continue reading

Political Brands by Prof. Torres-Spelliscy (Post 3 of 4)

February 19, 2020, 6:00 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

The following is the third of four guest posts by Prof. Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, writing about her new book, Political Brands. Professor Hasen offered me the opportunity to excerpt my new book Political Brands on ELB. My publisher Edward … Continue reading

“Sanders to seek partial recount in Iowa as margin narrows to a sliver”

February 19, 2020, 5:58 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

Final Slate “Election Meltdown” Podcast Recording Live in Washington DC Wednesday

February 18, 2020, 8:23 pmElection MeltdownRick Hasen

If you are in Washington DC, come on out and join us (tickets required): Amicus will be at @TheHamiltonDC tomorrow for a live conversation on voting rights with an amazing line up. Join @DahliaLithwick, @RickHasen, @AndrewGillum, @DanielleCitron… Continue reading

“Watchdog Says Buttigieg Campaign Exploited Super PAC Loophole”

February 18, 2020, 7:52 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

NYT: To most supporters of Pete Buttigieg, the tweet probably seemed innocuous: A senior adviser to Mr. Buttigieg, Michael Halle, simply noted that the candidate’s military record would be an asset in Nevada.But critics say Mr. Halle’s tweet also served… Continue reading