1. Jenness v. Fortson, No. 5714, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, March 1, 1971, Argued , June 21, 1971, Decided
OVERVIEW: Statute that required prospective candidates to obtain signatures on nominating petitions equal to five percent of voters in previous election to be included on ballot unless written in did not violate equal protection or First Amendment.
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