Anderson v. SECRETARY OF STATE OF IOWA

John Francis Anderson, a citizen seeking declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus relief to compel the Iowa Secretary of State to place initiative and referendum issues on the general election ballot, appeals from a denial of the relief requested. The district court dismissed the petition on the ground that it failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted under applicable law. After reviewing the record and considering the arguments presented, we agree with the district court and affirm its judgment.

In his action, Anderson sought an order compelling the Secretary of State to place…