Shapiro v. Berger (Colleen McMahon, S.D.N.Y. 7:04-cv-5895)
A prospective candidate for a new judicial position filed a federal complaint alleging that the position was purposely established too late for a primary election. The district judge denied the candidate a preliminary injunction, concluding that the complaint stated no valid federal constitutional claim.
Subject: Filling vacancies. Topics: Primary election; getting on the ballot; party procedures; matters for state courts.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.