The government of Ohio has asked the U.S. Supreme Court for more time to respond to the cert petition filed by the Ohio Libertarian Party in the case over the composition of the Ohio Elections Commission. The law says there will be three members from each of the two largest parties, and one member who is not a member of any party. Therefore, no member of a minor party is ever eligible to serve. This is especially inappropriate, given that the State Elections Commission is responsible for setting up general election gubernatorial debates.

The Ohio response is now due October 15. Ohio Libertarian Party v Crites, 21-226.