On July 13, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Gibney, Jr., an Obama appointee, held an in-person trial in Libertarian Party of Virginia v Virginia State Board of Elections, e.d., 3:20cv-349. This is the case over ballot access during the health crisis for minor party and independent candidates. The judge promised a decision later this week.

It seems likely that the petition deadline for congressional candidates, which is normally in June, will be in August this year. It is also likely that the number of signatures will be reduced substantially, and possibly electronic signatures will be permitted.