State Ex Rel. Lafollette v. Hinkle

By tbis procedure tbe relators seek a writ of mandate probibiting tbe secretary of state from certifying to tbe proper officers of tbe state tbe names of persons nominated to fill various state offices (but not presidential electors), such nominations being made by the “LaFollette State Party.” The petition alleges that Mr. LaFollette appears as an individual and as an independent candidate, under the party name “Progressive Party,” for the presidency of the United States, and that the other relators are qualified voters and taxpayers of this state and are the duly organized and acting…