Legislative leaders say Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson may not have followed state law when she allowed Celeste Maloy on the special election ballot, but said it's too late for traditional challenges to Maloy's candidacy.
as a Republican because her voter registration was inactive after she didn't vote in two consecutive general elections.says an individual may not "file a declaration of candidacy for a registered political party of which the individual is not a member.", who is resigning in September due to his wife's ongoing health issues, she said wasn't aware that her voter registration had become inactive.
In a letter to Henderson on Wednesday, Axson affirmed Maloy's eligibility to run as a Republican, saying she meets the requirement under party bylaws that candidates "file in writing at least seven days prior to the caucus." The lieutenant governor said state law allows her to "consider declarations of candidacy 'valid unless a written objection is filed.' To date, no written objection has been filed. Furthermore, if a written objection was filed, the candidate would be given the opportunity to cure any alleged problem if possible."
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