CNN reports "Voters in Utah can now go online and sign a petition to qualify candidates for public office, the state's highest court ruled Tuesday. The unanimous decision ordered state officials to accept e-signatures on otherwise valid applications for a place on a ballot....The ruling could have an impact nationwide, and could prove a boost for office-seekers not affiliated with the two major political parties. No state currently allows e-signatures on election petitions and ballots. The ruling also could open the door for allowing e-signatures for getting issue referendums on the ballot....The ruling noted [independent gubernatorial candidate Farley] Anderson used the website https://www.i-sign.us to solicit support for his candidacy. A similar petition is online for his running mate for lieutenant governor, Steven Maxfield."
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