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Getting a New Party on California’s Ballot During a Pandemic

Robert Timothy Reagan
September 13, 2023

Kishore v. Newsom (Dolly M. Gee, C.D. Cal. 2:20-cv-5859)
A complaint challenged the signature requirements to get a new party on the ballot during an infectious pandemic. Because gathering signatures was not the only way to get on the ballot, the district court denied the party relief. Voters could register as members of the new party, and registrations could be recruited by email or social media.
Subject: Getting on the ballot. Topics: Getting on the ballot; Covid-19; laches; interlocutory appeal.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.