U.S. District Court Won’t Enjoin Utah Election Law that Lets Candidates Appear on Primary Ballots Even if they Lack Support at Caucus

On April 10, U.S. District Court Judge David Nuffer refused to enjoin a Utah law that permits candidates to appear on a primary ballot even if they did not have significant support at the party’s caucus. Utah Republican Party v Herbert, 2:14cv-876. Although the constitutionality of the law has not been decided, it will remain in effect while the case proceeds. The Constitution Party is a co-plaintiff with the Republican Party. Thanks to Rick Hasen for this news.


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