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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Oct 2, 2026 · 2026-08334 · Appeal

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Can a candidate stay on the ballot after objections?

A candidate's eligibility for the ballot despite objections is under review.

TL;DR

  1. 1A nomination for a city judge position was challenged for being invalid.
  2. 2Opponents said the nomination came too late after a meeting decision.
  3. 3The court must decide if the candidate can still run this November.

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Should the candidate's nomination for judge be allowed on the ballot?

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