Expert Will Testify in Virginia Lawsuit about Discriminatory Order of Candidates on the Ballot

Professor Jon A. Krosnick will be an expert witness for the Virginia candidates who are challenging a state law that says nominees of parties that polled 10% in the last election always get the top spot on general election ballots. Here is the wikipedia article about him. The case is Libertarian Party of Virginia v Judd, eastern district, 3:14cv-479. Most of the plaintiffs are Libertarians, but they also include an independent candidate.

Meanwhile, the state has filed a brief, trying to persuade the judge to dismiss the case without hearing any evidence. On October 13, the plaintiffs filed a reply brief. Check back here soon to see a copy.


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Expert Will Testify in Virginia Lawsuit about Discriminatory Order of Candidates on the Ballot — 2 Comments

  1. Did some of the Libertarians in the 2013 Virginia elections receive 10% or more of the vote? I thought the Libertarian gubernatorial candidate received only 7% and many Republicans blamed him for their loss.

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