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9th Circuit suspends ruling to allow time to fix unsigned ballots
A federal appeals court has put a hold on a judge's ruling that gave people extra time after Election Day to sign their ballots.
Kanye West won’t appear on Arizona ballot
Arizonans who like Kanye West won't be able to vote for him for president.
Education ballot measure no place for obscurity, euphemism
Back in Oregon, the commanders of Invest in Ed might heed the wisdom of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, a revered leader and forefather of the lands that belong to their state, “It does not require many words to speak the truth.”
Ballot order law constitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge has tossed a bid by Democrats to get their candidates a higher spot on the ballot in Republican-dominated counties. U.S. District Court Judge Diane Humetewa, a President... […]
Election challenges a question of law, issue of values
In the last week, four of five Arizona Corporation Commission candidates whose nomination petitions were challenged lost their cases. I was the plaintiff in three cases – one of which prevailed in the Arizona Supreme Court.
Federal lawsuit challenges law to regulate signature gatherers
A new lawsuit seeks to strike down a statute that can invalidate otherwise legitimate and qualified signatures on an initiative petition.
Ducey signs bill to make it more difficult for citizens to put measures on the ballot
Gov. Doug Ducey has given his approval to yet another measure that will throw roadblocks in the path of Arizonans who seek to craft their own laws and constitutional amendments.
Early voting change short on votes
While the Arizona Senate took another step towards banning voters from dropping off their mail-in ballots at polls, the measure is effectively dead due to opposition from two Republicans.
Justices explain why Invest in Ed measure booted from ballot
Citing confusing language that could trip up voters, five of Arizona’s Supreme Court justices explained their decision to bar a citizen initiative to raise taxes for education in a ruling released Friday morning.
Ducey: Invest in Ed supporters in need of ‘civics 101 class’
Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday that teachers who blame him for the downfall of the Invest in Education Act need schooling on how government works.
Supreme Court bars tax on rich ballot measure from vote
The Arizona Supreme Court won’t allow a vote on a citizen initiative to raise taxes for public education.
Election officials to refer fraudulent petitions to AG for criminal probe
State Elections Director Eric Spencer said the Secretary of State’s Office is preparing to ask the attorney general to investigate fraud allegations that have plagued the 2018 election cycle.
