Texas Independent Party v. Kirk

BENAVIDES, Circuit Judge:

In this appeal, we resolve a constitutional attack on certain provisions of the Texas Election Code. A newly-formed political party, several of its officers and candidates, and two independent candidates contend that the Election Code deadlines for filing a declaration of intent to run for office, holding nominating conventions, and submitting petitions are simply too early in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Additionally, the independent candidates challenge the requirement that voter registration numbers must be included on their nominating…