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Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Rules that New Democratic Nominee Cannot be on Ballot in Special Legislative Election

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Richard Winger

On March 3, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court rejected the attempt of the Democratic Party to substitute a new nominee for the special election, 197th district, State House, which occurs on March 21. See this story. The party will appeal to the State Supreme Court.

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Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Rules that New Democratic Nominee Cannot be on Ballot in Special Legislative Election — 3 Comments

Walt Ziobro on March 3, 2017 at 11:57 am said:

The federal constitution does not require US rep candidates to live in a district. Is PA law stricter?
Nick on March 3, 2017 at 12:23 pm said:

Walt, it’s for a state rep, not federal rep
Lee on March 3, 2017 at 5:43 pm said:

And the Green, Cherie Honkala, will run as a write-in candidate. http://www.gp.org/honkala_write_in_campaign