Election

Hawaii Supreme Court Upholds Election Results, Rejects Maui Candidate’s Signature Dispute Claim

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Honolulu, Hawaii — The Hawaii Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that upheld the general election results for a Maui County Council seat, dismissing a challenge by candidate Kelly King. King, who lost her bid for the council position last month by a narrow margin of 97 votes, had contested the legitimacy of the election process. In her lawsuit, King argued that an excessive number of ballots were improperly discarded due to issues with signatures being missing or deemed invalid. She claimed that the voters affected were not provided adequate assistance to rectify these … Read more

Trump’s Election Triggers Tug-of-War Over Judicial Appointments and Retirements

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WASHINGTON — The outcome of the recent U.S. presidential election is now casting a significant shadow over the judicial landscape, igniting a debate over the potential increase in judicial retirements and the creation of new judgeships. The ripple effects of these changes could reshape the face of the federal judiciary for years to come. Following the election, there has been a marked upsurge in discussions surrounding the tenure of judges, particularly with those appointed during previous administrations. Historically, shifts in administration could lead to an increase in retirements, primarily from judges who are waiting for … Read more

Idaho Judge Rejects Major Attorney Fee Claim in Election Reform Case, Orders Minimal Costs

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Boise, Idaho – A recent legal battle over an election reform initiative in Idaho concluded with a judge denying a significant financial claim made by the group advocating for the changes. Idahoans for Open Primaries, having emerged victorious in court against a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Raúl Labrador, sought the reimbursement of nearly $65,000 in attorney fees. However, Fourth District Judge Patrick Miller decided against this motion, only requiring the state to cover a mere $96 in associated costs. Idahoans for Open Primaries had been involved in promoting a ballot initiative aimed at instituting … Read more

South Carolina Judge Disqualified from Cases After Son Wins Solicitor Election

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Chesterfield County, SC — A significant shake-up in South Carolina’s judicial system was prompted by a recent familial election outcome when the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a ruling to disqualify a circuit judge after the election of his son as a solicitor in the same circuit. The court order, dated December 20, outlined that Judge Paul M. Burch of the 4th Judicial Circuit will no longer preside over criminal cases or any civil proceedings connected to the office held by his newly elected son, Paul Michael “Mike” Burch Jr., who will serve as the … Read more