Many states permit general election candidates to run for either President or Vice-President, and some other public office, simultaneously. But Michigan is not one of those states. Justin Amash cannot appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for U.S. House, and also run in the general election for president. Thanks to David Belmont for this news.
Subversion of specified qualifications — adds a disqualification.
Different levels of govts – Fed v State.
More court cases.
Although it is the presidential and vice presidential candidates’ names that appear on the ballot, we actually vote for electors for that candidate. Courts have repeatedly ruled that electors are the legal party in interest. So I wonder if Michigan can actually prevent a slate of electors from putting themselves on the ballot, pledged to Amash.
Also, some states allow slates of “unpledged” electors to run. Is Michigan one of those? If so, you simply run an “unpledged” slate of Amash electors.
Just wondering. What states allow running for two offices in the same election?
Good news for Amash! He won’t be able to lose TWO elections simultaneously!
Cite ???
A law ??
AG op ?? — always dubious.
Court case – MI SCT ??