On October 4, a New York trial court in Westchester County ruled that an individual may circulate a petition for an independent candidate, even if that individual had signed another petition to place someone on a primary ballot for that same office. Rice v Board of Elections in Westchester County, 14277/11.

As a result, the Libertarian Party petition to place its nominees on the November 8, 2011 ballot for local office in North Castle did have enough valid signatures. However, the candidates still won’t appear on the ballot, because the decision also says that the party’s lawsuit wasn’t filed and served quickly enough. Thanks to Mark Axinn for this news. Here is the decision.