Populist Party v. Herschler

This case arose from Wyoming’s refusal to grant the Populist Party and its candidates recognition on the Wyoming General Election Ballot for the 1984 General Election. Plaintiffs seek an injunction pending appeal1 of the district court’s denial of a motion for a temporary restraining order to compel Wyoming to include the Populist Party and its candidates on the November ballot.

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The National Populist Party was formed in May 1984. On June 15, Bob Richards declared his candidacy for President of the United States. The Populist Party nominated its presidential ticket at its Tennessee Convention…