As reported earlier, on March 26, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that in-district residency requirements for circulators cannot be enforced, at least for petitions for minor party and independent candidates. The Dilworth Paxson newsletter says this is a very significant victory for easier ballot access. See the firm’s newsletter here. Dilworth Paxson is one of Pennsylvania’s most prestigious law firms. It was founded in 1933 and among its past partners have been a Mayor of Philadelphia and the recent past Chief Judge of the 3rd Circuit. Thanks to Bill Van Allen for the link.
Prestigious Philadelphia Law Firm Says Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ballot Access Decision is Significant
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