Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Eighth Circuit -- Green Party of Arkansas v. Mark Martin

Green Party of Arkansas v. Mark Martin

State requirement that political parties field candidates for Gubernatorial and Presidential contests does not interfere with speech & action of parties.

Having to petition every two years is not an unconstitutional burden on the party. 

No strict scrutiny, as scheme is facially neutral.

Regulations justified by state's need to prevent voter confusion, frivolous candidacies, and ballot overcrowding.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.