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Problems at the Polls Trigger Litigation in Tight Governor's Race

Nov 4, 2014

by: Chris Stewart The atmosphere in some Connecticut polling places is not so pretty. In all 26 Hartford polling places, early morning voters faced delays and confusion because voter registration lists were missing. Without the registries, poll workers could not check off the names of individual voters. This is the second straight Connecticut gubernatorial election with difficulties on Election Day.

Control of the Senate Might Not Be Decided Tonight

Nov 4, 2014

by: Thomas Travis, Senior Editor Most audiences are tuning into election return programs tonight on various cable and network outlets to see if control of the United States Senate will change hands. Currently, the Senate consists of 53 Democrats, 45 Republicans, and 2 Independents (who caucus with the Democrats). Republicans need to pick up a net six seats to gain control of the upper chamber.

NYT Op-Ed on Provisional Ballots

Nov 4, 2014

by: Joshua A. Douglas, Associate Professor of Law The New York Times has published my Op-Ed (co-authored with Prof. Ned Foley from Ohio State) on provisional ballots. Here is a taste:

The Grab for the Gavel: Are Judicial Races in Kentucky Headed Down the Road of Party Politics?

Nov 4, 2014

by: Chris Stewart

How Close is Too Close: When Might Florida Returns Mean a Scott-Crist Recount?

Nov 4, 2014

by: Lorran Hart The Florida governor’s race between incumbent Republican Rick Scott and Republican-turned-Democratic challenger and former-Governor Charlie Crist is predicted to be a close one, and could easily fall within the difference necessary for a recount. Four years ago, Scott defeated Democrat Alex Sink by a 1.2% margin. Despite the small disparity, it was not small enough to require a recount. Might this year be different?

Gumbo With a Side of The Law: How a Lexington Cajun Restaurant Could be Breaking Election Rules by Encouraging People to Vote

Nov 4, 2014

By Chris Stewart Most people realize that buying a person's vote is illegal under Kentucky and federal law. However, few realize how far Kentucky's vote buying statute actually goes.

Will Rand Paul Have to Choose Between Running for the Senate and the Presidency?

Nov 4, 2014

by: Aubrey Vaughan The 2014 races are down to the wire, but many commentators are already looking ahead to a pinnacle question of 2016: Will Rand Paul run for President, reelection to the Senate, or both? Kentucky law explicitly prohibits a candidate from seeking two offices at once. Senator Paul is up for reelection to his Senate seat in 2016, which coincides with a presidential race for which Paul seems to be positioning himself.

Who Are All Those People at the Polling Places?

Nov 4, 2014

by: Joshua A. Douglas, Associate Professor of Law Many people going to the polls today will encounter both poll workers and “challengers” at the polls. Who are these challengers? And are they allowed to be there? Under Kentucky law, each political party may appoint up to two “challengers” at each precinct. The parties must certify the list of challengers ahead of time, and they all must be registered voters in the county.

Texas Voter ID Law: After a 147-Page Opinion and a 5 am Order, Texas May Use Its Voter ID Law in 2014

Nov 3, 2014

by: Matt Dearmond The controversial Texas voter ID law, Senate Bill 14 (S.B. 14), is in effect for the 2014 election as a result of a Supreme Court order on October 18. The order came after a U.S. District Court issued a decision striking down the law because it infringed the right to vote, discriminated against minority voters, would operate like a poll tax, and violated the Voting Rights Act.

McConnell v. Grimes: What Happens If We Don’t Know the Winner on November 5?

Oct 29, 2014

by: Joshua A. Douglas, Associate Professor of Law The polls are tightening, and the outcome of the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Kentucky between Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes and Republican Mitch McConnell is a nail-biter. What happens if we wake up on Wednesday, November 5 and the race is too close to call? Recount

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