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Appellate Court Rules Drury Can Stay On March Primary Ballot

Northern Public Radio | By Associated Press
Published February 16, 2018 at 1:49 PM CST
scottdrury.org

An appellate court has ruled that Democratic attorney general candidate Scott Drury can remain on ballots for the March 20 primary.

Credit scottdrury.org

The court ruled Friday. A judge had previously determined that the state legislator running for statewide office couldn't be on the ballot over paperwork issues. Drury immediately appealed.

The case is one reason that early voting has been delayed in parts of the state with election officials awaiting a final decision before they print ballots. 

Drury is a state representative from Highwood and among eight Democrats seeking the party's nomination. The case hinged on whether he properly submitted a statement of economic interest to election officials.

Drury's campaign didn't immediately return messages seeking comment.

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