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Allowing an Independent Gubernatorial Candidate to Name a Replacement Running Mate

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
March 31, 2023

Myers v. Gant (Lawrence L. Piersol, D.S.D. 4:14-cv-4121)
An independent candidate for governor challenged South Dakota’s allowing a major-party candidate—but not an independent candidate—to name a substitute candidate for lieutenant governor. The district judge ruled the proscription unconstitutional and issued a preliminary injunction in the candidate’s favor.
Subject: Getting on the ballot. Topics: Getting on the ballot; attorney fees.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.