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Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Judge Ridlen rules in Leo Burns' ballot battle for Cass County Circuit Court Judge

Judge Ridlen has ruled again, according to this story by Joe Ulery and Jeff Smith on MIX 102:

LOGANSPORT - Leo Burns' name is still on the Cass County ballot for Circuit Court Judge. Judge Julian Ridlen has denied a request for a stay that would have removed Burns' name from the ballot.

Burns says he looks forward to getting on with the campaign. Attorney Elizabeth Carlson, representing the state election division, said in court the state wants to expedite the appeal process.

Burns' battle to run for judge tracks back to a candidacy filing form that was filed in the wrong location by Cass County Democratic Chairman Matt Meagher. The clerical error led to the Indiana Election Division's not certifying Burns as a candidate.

The Democrat responded by filing a lawsuit in Cass County Circuit Court that would allow his candidacy. Judge Ridlen ruled on the suit which allowed Burns' name to appear on the ballot as a candidate, creating a race between Burns and Republican Sheryl Pherson.

Here is a list of earlier ILB on Burns' race.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on October 4, 2006 06:42 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts