Politics
Will Carl Lewis be on the ballot come Nov. 8?
Lewis and his lawyers believe that the state’s Republican establishment is working to keep him off the ballot.
Secretary of State Kim Guadagno nixed his candidacy. She’s a Republican and also serves in the elected office of lieutenant governor. She was Gov. Chris Christie’s running mate in her election.
State courts and a U.S. District judge have sided with Guadagno and the Burlington County Republicans who intervened in the case.
But the 3rd Circuit panel has twice ruled that Lewis belongs on the ballot. First, the panel restored him in time for June’s primary. And last week, it placed him back on the general election ballot.
In the latest ruling, the two judges who said he had the right to be on the ballot were both appointed by Democratic presidents. The lone dissenter was a Republican appointee.
Lewis is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Dawn Addiego.
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