Libertarian candidates ask court to put them back on 2026 ballot

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 801

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago


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Libertarian candidate for governor Nicholas Gluba and his running mate, Jules Cutler, are asking the courts to return their ticket to the ballot after being removed by the State Objection Panel.

The appeal was filed Tuesday in Polk County District Court. It challenges the objection panel’s June 15 decision that the Libertarian candidates would not appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot for Iowa governor. The panel found that Cutler did not …

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