OZ Fest: These Aren't The Signatures Your Looking For

In the episode, Orange and The Mighty Humanzee dissect the ever changing rules for Michigan ballot and petition signature approval. Confusion, lawsuits, and nebulous procedures are resulting in candidates being denied a spot on 2022's election ballot. 19 candidates have been affected, including the front runner for Michigan Governor.

These antics have implications for other states, as elections become heated contest.

Show Notes:

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/31/u-s-house-candidate-sues-over-petition-law-amid-covid-19-pandemic/5098322002/

https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2022/06/jackson-judge-candidate-sues-michigan-officials-over-disqualified-ballot.html

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/15/judge-rules-secretary-state-bensons-ballot-signature-verification-guidance-invalid/4699927001/

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/05/27/michiganperry-johnson/9947789002/

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/06/01/perry-johnson-michigan-governor-primary-ballot/9999182002/

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/01mcalpine/III_Candidate_Filings_and_Financial_Disclosure_Req.pdf?rev=222b6caf862543a7aa1a74a10fcd1810