Should Walker as a Governor Candidate be able to choose from any party to join him in the nomination to be on the ballot just as the rights of Major Parties are allowed as lieutenant governor?

Questions Presented | 1. Should Walker as a Governor Candidate be able to choose from any party to join him in the nomination to be on the ballot just as the rights of Major Parties are allowed as lieutenant governor ? | 2. Does Freedom of Association encompass both individuals right to join or leave a group to take collective action to pursue the interest of its members? 3. Are the rights of a candidate that is treated differently during an election, violate the equal protection clause of the 9" and 14 Amendment? 4. Does Freedom of Association, a Constitutional Right apply to independent candidates? 5. Should candidate be able to pick any governor) as they wish during the election process just as major parties do? 6. Will this be a major issues as more candidates move to having a third Party when it ‘ comes to upcoming elections ? : 7. Does SDCL§ 12-7-1.2 discriminate against the petitioner for lieutenant governor, and candidate of the “equal protection clause” under the United State Constitution? ; |