Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party, 552 U.S. 442 (2008), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that Washington's top-two primary system does not infringe upon smaller political parties' associational rights.[1][2]
Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party | |
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Decided March 18, 2008 | |
Full case name | Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party |
Citations | 552 U.S. 442 (more) |
Holding | |
Washington's top-two primary system does not infringe upon smaller political parties' associational rights. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Thomas |
Concurrence | Roberts, joined by Alito |
Dissent | Scalia, joined by Kennedy |