Iowa Judge Rules on Libertarian Ballot Case

An Iowa judge has ruled that three Libertarian candidates for the U.S. House cannot appear on the November ballot due to a technicality involving the timing of their nomination process. The State Objection Panel, which includes both Democratic and Republican officials, upheld that the Libertarian Party violated state law by holding its county conventions and caucuses on the same day. The Iowa Supreme Court is now deliberating an appeal from the candidates, with some justices questioning the significance of the timing issue. Critics argue that strict adherence to election laws is essential, while the Libertarian Party contends that the ruling undermines voters' constitutional rights. The final decision from the Supreme Court is expected imminently, with the candidates vowing to run write-in campaigns if necessary.