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1308 ABA Journal Election Law articles.

Andy Griffith Wins Right to Run for Sheriff

Although he lost resoundingly the last time around, Andy Griffith can continue to run for sheriff in Grant County, Wis., a federal judge has ruled. The federal court in Madison, Wis., was brought into the electoral fray by a lawsuit filed by the “real” Andy Griffith, a television actor now…

May 7, 2007 6:04 PM CDT

Groups Use Tax Code to Sidestep Election Law

Seeking to avoid donor disclosure requirements under federal election law, a number of nonprofit political groups are looking to federal tax law. By setting up as a slightly different kind of nonprofit organization, they can avoid disclosing the names of donors, except to the Internal Revenue Service. As the Washington…

Apr 17, 2007 5:41 PM CDT

Getting Out the ‘No’ Vote

South Dakota Bar Director Seeks Defeat of Initiative Permitting Suits Against Judges

Nov 24, 2006 12:55 PM CST

The Big Bopper

This Terre Haute Lawyer Is Exploding the Canons of Judicial Campaign Ethics

Nov 24, 2006 11:07 AM CST

All Over the Map

Politics and Law Mix as High Court Weighs Jumping Into Gerrymandering Flap

Mar 21, 2006 11:27 AM CST

Electing to Change

In the Age of Big-Money Campaigns, High Court Takes a New Look at Spending

Jan 10, 2006 3:59 PM CST

New Fight for Voting Rights

Up for Renewal, the Landmark Voting Rights Act Faces New Challenges and New Sources of Opposition

Jan 10, 2006 3:27 PM CST

40-Year Plan

Panelists Debate What a Reauthorized Voting Rights Act Should Look Like

Oct 29, 2005 11:33 AM CDT

A Mighty Right

The Voting Rights Act Continues to Change Our Communities, Inspire the World

Mar 28, 2005 1:08 PM CST

Mud and Money

Judicial Elections Turn to Big Bucks and Nasty Tactics

Feb 2, 2005 12:16 PM CST

Guarding The Ballot Box

The Standing Committee on Election Law Helps Ensure Fairness in Voting

May 1, 2004 9:41 PM CDT

Spreading The Money Around

Changes to Campaign Financing Laws Boost Legal Profession as Biggest Donor

May 1, 2004 9:29 PM CDT

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