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No Right to Cast a Paper Ballot

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
November 2, 2023

Bryan v. Abramson (Harvey Bartle III, D.V.I. 1:10-cv-79)
A pro se complaint sought a right to cast a paper ballot instead of voting electronically or casting a provisional ballot. The court determined that the complaint did not present a federal question. A local court determined that the claim was without merit.
Subject: Voting procedures. Topics: Matters for state courts; provisional ballots; voting technology; pro se party; Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Tags:
Election Litigation | Help America Vote Act (HAVA) | Matters for State Courts | Provisional Ballots | Voting Procedures | Voting Technology | Emergency Proceedings | Pro Se Litigation | U.S. District Courts | D.V.I.