The discussion about posting a list of write-in candidates presumes a
state law requirement that such candidates must meet certain
requirements in order to be a write-in candidate. Some states may allow
write-ins on the spot, so it would be impossible to post a list to
inform voters of their choices. The choices would be unlimited.



Frank B. Strickland


-----Original Message-----
From: election-law-bounces@mailman.lls.edu
[mailto:election-law-bounces@mailman.lls.edu] On Behalf Of Richard S
Katz
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:48 PM
To: election-law@mailman.lls.edu
Subject: [EL] Alaska

I have never been inside a polling place in Alaska, but in Maryland
sample ballots are posted, and these naturally include the names of the
non-write-in candidates.  Might one not make an equal protection claim
that the posting of sample ballots should entitle write-in candidates to
have their names posted as well?

Dick Katz
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