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Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party
United States Supreme Court
552 U.S. 442 (2008)
- Written by Philip Glass, JD
Facts
In 2004, Washington voters approved initiative I-872. This law compelled primary candidates to declare a party affiliation, which would appear on the ballot. A candidate could identify with a party even if not a member of that party. That party's opposition could not prevent the candidate's self-identification. This initiative did not require voters to vote along party lines. Political parties could still select their own nonprimary candidates for the general election. Under I-872, the two candidates advancing to the general election could belong to the same party. The Court heard a challenge to this law that alleged violations of freedom of speech and freedom of association.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Thomas, J.)
Concurrence (Roberts, C.J.)
Dissent (Scalia, J.)
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