An Iowa Democratic Senate contender has been blocked from appearing on the June 7 primary ballot after determining her campaign failed to secure enough valid signatures.
Judge Scott Beattie sided with Republican petitioners and determined some of the signatures procured by Abby Finkenauer's campaign were not properly dated, rendering them invalid. Finkenauer has signaled she will appeal the ruling, which has frustrated her bid to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Finkenauer's campaign claimed she accumulated over 5,000 signatures — 1,500 signatures more than what was required for the nominating petitions to appear on the ballot. Prospective candidates are required to submit at least 3,500 signatures, but they have to hit 100 in 19 Iowa counties.Her campaign had 100 signatures in Allamakee County and 101 in Cedar County.
"The Court takes no joy in this conclusion. This Court should not be in the position to make a difference in an election, and Ms. Finkenauer and her supporters should have a chance to advance her candidacy," Beattie wrote.
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