On March 1, Montana state officials said the state will hold a special U.S. House election on May 25, to replace Ryan Zinke, who was confirmed for a place in the cabinet the same day.
Here are the ballot access rules for the special election. Independent candidates need 14,268 valid signatures by March 4, plus a filing fee of $1,740. This requirement is utterly irrational and may be the subject of a judicial challenge.
3 days to gather the petition signatures at an average needed of 5,000 valid signatures per day seems to be extremely draconian? This must be about the most rigorous signature requirement ever ! ?