NJ-11:Judge rejects bid to halt special election petition requirements
Morris County Assignment Judge Stuart Minkowitz denied a bid by a Democratic congressional candidate in New Jersey’s 11th district special primary election to either extend the filing period or reduce the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot.
Donald Cresitello, a former Morristown mayor seeking to run in the February 5 special primary election to fill Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s seat, had argued that a ten-day window to obtain 500 legitimate signatures was unconstitutional and favored candidates backed by party leaders.
“Other than bald allegations, there is no proffered support to substantiate a finding that similarly situated candidates were treated differently, as the time restrictions are the same for all candidates in the special primary and general elections,” Minkowitz stated in his ruling.
The judge heard oral arguments on Cresitello’s order to show cause this morning.
https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/judge-rejects-bid-to-halt-special-election-petition-requirements-in-nj-11/