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Initiative to Reallocate Electoral Votes

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
July 11, 2023

Napolitano v. Davidson (Lewis T. Babcock, D. Colo. 1:04-cv-2114)
A pro se plaintiff challenged a ballot initiative that would change the allocation of the state’s Electoral College votes in the same election, alleging uncertainty in the strategic value of presidential votes. After expedited hearing, the court dismissed the complaint as too speculative.
Subject: Ballot measures. Topics: Ballot measure; pro se party; intervention; recusal.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Election Litigation | Ballot Measure | Intervention | Emergency Proceedings | Pro Se Litigation | U.S. District Courts | D. Colo.