On November 27, the New Hampshire Libertarian Party won its lawsuit against a state law that gives the statewide list of registered voters to the qualified parties, and no one else. Libertarian Party of N.H. v Gardner, 07-E-327.

The opinion says there is no compelling state interest in giving the list to the qualified parties and not unqualified parties that also run candidates. It will be up to the legislature to re-write the law. It is unlikely there will be an appeal, but it is possible. Assuming the decision stands, this will be the first time a minor party or independent candidate has won a constitutional election law case against a New Hampshire law. The only other such state is Montana.