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Ballot Fusion Laws:
Timmons v. Twin Cities Area New Party

Argued: Dec. 4, 1996	Decided: April 28, 1997
Vote: 6 to 3

At Issue: Whether a state can constitutionally prohibit "fusion," or the practice of a candidate filing for elective office under the banner of more than one political party.

Decision: The Court upheld state laws that stop a candidate from being the nominee of more than one party.

• Read the full text of the Timmons v. Twin Cities Area New Party decision at the FindLaw Internet Legal Resources Web site.

• Listen to the Timmons v. Twin Cities Area New Party oral argument in RealAudio at the Oyez Oyez Oyez Web site.

Background from The Post • Justices Agree States May Limit Candidates to One Party Line (April 29, 1997)
• Justices Hear Third-Party Access Issue (Dec. 5, 1996)

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