Carl Lewis, the former Olympic track star who is trying to get on the ballot to be the Democratic nominee for State Senate, New Jersey 8th district, and others, expect a ruling at any time in his federal case. See this story. An oral argument set for September 1 was cancelled by the judge, who will rule without any more hearings. The issue is whether Lewis meets the residency requirement of the New Jersey Constitution, and alternatively whether the New Jersey Constitution violates the U.S. Constitution. A state court has already determined that Lewis does not meet the residency requirement, which requires four years residence in the state. Lewis voted in California in 2009.

The election is November 8, 2011. Election officials must start printing the ballot no later than September 8.