Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agrees with Lower Courts that a Voter May Vote Provisionally if Original Ballot was Defective

Posted on by September 30, 2025
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On September 26, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed with lower courts that when a voter’s original postal ballot is not counted due to the voter having forgotten to put the date on the outer envelope, that voter must be notified and given a chance to cast a provisional ballot. Center for Coalfield Justice v Washington County Board of Elections, 28 WAP 2024.

Here is the majority opinion. The vote was 4-3. The decision is based on the state constitution, which says elections shall be free and equal.

Democratic National Committee Files Brief in U.S. Supreme Court in Defense of Federal Campaign Law Limits on Parties

Posted on by September 29, 2025
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On September 29, the Democratic National Committee filed this brief in National Republican Senatorial Committee v Federal Election Commission, 24-621. The brief argues in favor of the law that limits how much money parties can spend on behalf of their own appointees, when there is coordination between the candidate and the party.

National Conference of Black Lawyers, and National Lawyers Guild, File Brief in Defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

Posted on by September 29, 2025
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On September 29, the National Conference of Black Lawyers, and the National Lawyers Guild, filed this amicus brief in Louisiana v Callais, 24-109. It defends section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, relying heavily on history. Louisiana v Callais is a fight over Louisiana U.S. House redistricting.

Last Brief Filed in U.S. Supreme Court in Case Over Whether a Candidate Has Standing to Challenge a Law on When Absentee Ballots Must be Received

Posted on by September 29, 2025
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On September 25, Michael Bost filed his Reply brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Bost v Illinois State Board of Elections, 24-568. This is the last brief before the case is argued on October 8. This is a rare election law case, because the ACLU, the Republican Party, and the U.S. government are all on the same side, the side that argues in favor of standing.