Iowa's Supreme Court Keeps Libertarian Congressional Candidates Off the Ballot
The Iowa Supreme Court this week upheld a decision made by a State Objections Panel last month that barred three Libertarian federal congressional candidates from the ballot in November. The long litigious process began in January when the Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) held its precinct caucuses and county conventions on the same day.
Iowa Supreme Court bars Libertarian candidates for Congress from ballots. Here's why:
The Iowa Supreme Court's decision to bar Libertarian congressional candidates could have an impact on competitive races in the 1st and 3rd Districts.
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