Voting and Elections

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In a ruling with major implications for direct democracy in Ohio, the Ohio Supreme Court greenlighted the state legislature’s controversial plan to have Ohioans vote in August on a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it harder to amend Ohio’s Constitution in the future.

Voting and Elections

Rob Yablon in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Professor Yablon explains what the outcome of Moore v. Harper could mean for Wisconsin

Rob Yablon in the Wisconsin State Journal: Professor Yablon discusses the Wisconsin Senate’s attempt to hold a confirmation hearing for top Wisconsin election official

Dustin Brown in the Wisconsin Examiner: Senior Staff Attorney Brown comments on the Wisconsin Election Commission’s failed vote to reappointment Megan Wolfe

State Democracy Research Initiative Hosts 3rd Annual Public Law in the States Conference

Ohio Supreme Court Clears Way for August Vote on Legislative Effort to Curb Direct Democracy

At the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Marsy’s Law survives as the justices clash over constitutional interpretation

Dustin Brown in WPR: Senior Staff Attorney Brown explains standards around the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on Marsy’s Law

Rob Yablon in Frontline: Professor Rob Yablon comments on what may be ahead for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Miriam Seifter in Bolts: Professor Miriam Seifter explains the important role of state courts in light of the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Rob Yablon on the BBC: Professor Rob Yablon comments on the dynamics of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race