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Could Cassidy LA and Massie KY run as independents or write in candidates? (Original Post) Chasstev365 5 hrs ago OP
They of course could. temporary311 5 hrs ago #1
Cassidy wont. But I could see Massie doing it. SSJVegeta 5 hrs ago #2
KY enacted a sore loser stature in 2020. Massie can't run for Rep in November for any other party. CincyDem 59 min ago #4
Sure, just like Jeff Flake or Bob Corker Ponietz 5 hrs ago #3

temporary311

(961 posts)
1. They of course could.
Wed May 20, 2026, 02:12 AM
5 hrs ago

Might have to go to court, though, as at least one of those states have "sore loser" laws. I'm pretty sure those laws are unconstitutional, at least for federal office, but it hasn't been adjudicated yet as far as I'm aware.

CincyDem

(7,412 posts)
4. KY enacted a sore loser stature in 2020. Massie can't run for Rep in November for any other party.
Wed May 20, 2026, 06:49 AM
59 min ago

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