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elections-courts-politics23 hours ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court blocks emergency bid to place Michigan citizenship ballot measure

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene to place Americans for Citizen Voting’s proposed proof-of-citizenship amendment on Michigan’s November ballot after the state canvassers invalidated most signatures. The board found only 626 of 1,000 sampled signatures valid, while the Bureau of Elections counted 612 valid; the measure requires 446,198 valid signatures. Justice Kavanaugh denied the emergency appeal without explanation, leaving the decision to Michigan’s courts and potentially altering whether the proposal appears on the ballot.

via Courthouse News|

#ballot-access #elections #elections-courts-politics

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Oregon IP 28: Hunting and fishing ban won't hit November ballot

The Oregon Secretary of State determined IP 28 failed to gather enough valid signatures to appear on the November ballot (142,000 submitted; 104,262 valid; 117,173 required). The measure would have redefined animal cruelty, banned hunting and fishing except to prevent harm, and created a transition fund and oversight council, but faced broad opposition from lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek. As a result, it will not be voted on this November.

via Statesman Journal|

#animal-cruelty #ballot-measures #hunting-and-fishing

education3 years ago•5 min saved

Arkansas Group Successfully Halts LEARNS Act with Petition Signatures

The group Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students believes it has collected enough signatures to put the Arkansas LEARNS Act on hold. They needed 55,422 signatures and ended up with about 55,000. The Secretary of State's office will now verify each signature individually, a process that could take 25 to 30 days. During this time, the group can continue to gather more signatures. The LEARNS Act, passed earlier this year, raises the minimum teacher salary, bans the teaching of critical race theory, and has a program to fund private and religious schools.

via 4029tv|

#arkansas #education #education-law

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Challenge Ends in Defeat

Kari Lake, a Republican candidate for Arizona governor, has lost her last legal claim in her lawsuit challenging her loss to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the 2022 election. The judge dismissed Lake's claim that the signature review process for mail-in ballots in Maricopa County was tainted by misconduct. Lake lost the election to Hobbs by roughly 17,000 votes and sued claiming ballot printers in the county were inaccurate and signatures on mail-in ballots were not properly reviewed as required by state law. Lake has earned a significant following with Trump supporters and is openly considering a bid for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kyrsten Sinema.

via Fox News|

#arizona #election-challenge #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Loss Saga Comes to an End in Arizona Court.

A judge has dismissed the final legal claim in Kari Lake's challenge of her loss in last year's race for Arizona governor, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake failed to prove her claim that Maricopa County did not verify signatures on mail ballots as required by law. Lake was among the most vocal of last year's Republican candidates promoting former President Donald Trump's election lies, which she made the centerpiece of her campaign. She has built a loyal following among Trump supporters and is openly considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kyrsten Sinema.

via New York Post |

#arizona #election #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Kari Lake's Legal Battles and Political Ambitions in Arizona

A judge has dismissed the final legal claim in Kari Lake's challenge of her loss in the Arizona governor's race, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake failed to prove her claim that Maricopa County did not verify signatures on mail ballots as required by law. Lake, who promoted former President Donald Trump's election lies, has built a loyal following among Trump supporters and is openly considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kyrsten Sinema.

via POLITICO|

#arizona #election #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Claims Dismissed by Judge

A judge has rejected Kari Lake's last remaining claim that Maricopa County election officials failed to correctly verify signatures during the 2022 general election, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake's lawyers argued that Maricopa County failed to perform higher level signature verifications on flagged mail-in ballots, but the court found no clear and convincing evidence to support the claim. Lake had filed a lawsuit after losing to Hobbs by about 17,000 votes, asking the courts to install her as governor or order a new election.

via Arizona's Family|

#election-lawsuit #judges-ruling #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

Judge to Decide Outcome of Kari Lake's Election Challenge in Arizona Governor Race

Closing arguments were presented in Republican Kari Lake's election challenge, with lawyers focusing on trust in elections and who was chipping away at that trust. Lake's team alleged Maricopa County's failures led to "fraud" and distrust, while the opposing side faulted misinformation and Lake's refusal to concede her race. The key issue for the court to determine is whether Maricopa County followed state law in how it verified voters' signatures on ballot affidavit envelopes. The judge did not rule immediately and is likely to issue a written ruling in the coming days.

via The Arizona Republic|

#election-integrity #kari-lake #maricopa-county

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Kari Lake Remains Confident as Election Trial Concludes

Former GOP candidate for governor Kari Lake is confident about her chances in court as she makes her last remaining arguments in support of her lawsuit contesting the results of the 2022 race in Arizona. Lake's claim is that election officials in Maricopa County failed to perform higher-level signature verification on ballots that were flagged by lower-level screeners. The trial ends Friday, but Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson is not expected to come to a decision this week, and it may be days or weeks before his ruling.

via Newsweek|

#arizona #election-lawsuit #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Trial Takes a Turn for the Worse.

The trial of former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, who filed a lawsuit challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the Arizona gubernatorial race, entered its second day with the director of elections in Maricopa County testifying that he personally checked the signatures on 1,600 early ballot affidavit envelopes to see if they were consistent with what was in a voter's record. Lake's team must prove that county workers did not verify voters' signatures on ballot affidavit envelopes, but even her own witnesses testified they participated in that work.

via The Arizona Republic|

#arizona #election-lawsuit #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Challenge Trial: A Rocky Start.

Kari Lake's election challenge trial began on Wednesday, with the former gubernatorial candidate alleging that Maricopa County did not verify signatures on ballot envelopes. Lake's witnesses, including a woman who verified signatures, testified that the county did not follow proper procedures and that signatures were verified too quickly. However, the county's attorneys argued that Lake's witnesses were a "marching band" for their case and that the county went beyond its legal obligation to check signatures. The trial will continue on Thursday.

via The Arizona Republic|

#arizona #election-challenge #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Trial: A Costly and Emotional Battle.

A witness in Kari Lake's election lawsuit contesting the results of Arizona's 2022 election began crying while testifying that election officials in Maricopa County failed to perform higher-level signature verification on ballots that had been flagged by lower-level screenings. Lake's lawsuit brought several claims disputing the results of the election, but only one is left. She faces a particularly high bar in proving her final claim that higher-level signature verification was overlooked and affected the outcome of the gubernatorial election.

via Newsweek|

#arizona #election-lawsuit #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Trial Reaches Final Hurdle.

Kari Lake's final legal challenge to the results of the Arizona governor's race gets underway in a three-day trial, with her claim challenging whether signatures were properly verified on early ballots in Maricopa County. Lake alleges that officials failed to perform higher-level signature verifications on mail-in ballots that had been flagged by lower-level screeners for any inconsistencies. The Arizona Supreme Court revived this claim, which challenges whether the outcome of the race was affected. County officials say they have nothing to hide and are confident that they will prevail in court.

via Newser|

#arizona #election #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Kari Lake's Election Challenge Heads to Trial Again.

A three-day trial is set to begin over the only remaining legal claim in Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat six months ago to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the Arizona governor’s race. Lake’s lawsuit challenges the implementation of signature verification procedures on early ballots in Maricopa County. The Arizona Supreme Court revived one claim that alleges Maricopa County officials failed to perform any higher level signature verifications on mail-in ballots that had been flagged by lower level screeners for any inconsistencies. Lake faces a high bar in proving not only her allegation over signature verification efforts but also that it affected the outcome of her race.

via NBC News|

#arizona #election-lawsuit #kari-lake

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Kari Lake's Last Chance in Arizona Election Challenge

A three-day trial begins over the only remaining legal claim in Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat six months ago to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the Arizona governor’s race. Lake's lawsuit challenges the implementation of signature verification procedures on early ballots in Maricopa County. The Arizona Supreme Court revived one claim that alleges Maricopa County officials failed to perform any higher level signature verifications on mail-in ballots that had been flagged by lower level screeners for any inconsistencies. Lake faces a high bar in proving not only her allegation over signature verification efforts but also that it affected the outcome of her race.

via The Associated Press|

#arizona #election-lawsuit #kari-lake