Libertarian Candidate Challenges Ballot Eligibility

The Duval County Republican Party is suing to remove Libertarian candidate Addison Liberty Patrick from the Jacksonville City Council ballot, claiming she hasn’t met the new state law’s one-year party affiliation requirement. Patrick counters that the law passed after she switched parties and that the election isn’t a closed primary, making the rule inapplicable. With ballots already set to go out next week, officials warn redos won’t be feasible, and Patrick’s motion to dismiss is scheduled for July 1, where a judge will decide if she’s eligible to run. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/430edb9e9dfd5693