REINHARDT, Circuit Judge:
This appeal challenges the enforceability of a contract provision restricting appellant's right to run for public office. The provision is contained in a settlement agreement between appellant and the governmental entity involved. That agreement in turn formed the basis for a "dismissal and release and order thereon." We hold that the public policy favoring enforcement of such a provision is outweighed by the public policy served by its non...
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