Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.

The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.

You are here

Whether City Limits Include a Candidate's Residence

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
September 11, 2023

Naramore v. Posey (L. Scott Coogler, N.D. Ala. 6:12-cv-2584)
A would-be candidate for mayor filed a federal complaint challenging his disqualification for residing in unincorporated territory. An interlocutory consent order resolved the immediate issue in the plaintiff’s favor after three telephone conferences with the judge and the parties.
Subject: Getting on the ballot. Topic: Getting on the ballot.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

Downloadable file:
PDF icon Case Study 1 page

Tags:
Election Litigation | Getting on the Ballot | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | N.D. Ala.