Yost v. Stout

HOLMES, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff-Appellant Erick R. Yost appeals from the district court’s adverse judgment on his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 challenge to the “endorsement clause” of the Kansas Code of Judicial Conduct that generally prohibits a judge or judicial candidate from publicly endorsing or opposing another candidate for public office. We sought additional briefing from the parties on whether the notice of appeal in this matter was timely filed. We conclude that it was not. Accordingly, we do not have jurisdiction over the merits of this appeal and dismiss it for lack of jurisdiction.

BACKGROUND

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