Caleb Hansen v. Lawerence Denney

MELANSON, Chief Judge.

Caleb Hansen appeals from the district court’s order granting the Secretary of State’s motion to dismiss Hansen’s appeal from the Secretary’s decision declining to place Hansen’s name on a general election ballot. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

On March 12, 2014, Hansen filed with the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office a declaration of independent candidacy for state representative, Seat B, Legislative District 19, for the general election to be held on November 4, 2014. 1 The Secretary’s office responded by letter the same day, informing…