New Jersey Attorney General Declares State Primary Ballot Design ‘Unconstitutional’ – What This Means for Senate Race
Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office has announced it will not defend the state’s unique system of displaying county-backed candidates for Senate and governor on primary ballots, deeming it “unconstitutional.” This decision follows a lawsuit filed in February by Rep. Andy Kim, a contender in a closely watched Senate primary race. Platkin’s move adds a new layer of complexity to an already contentious Democratic nominating contest for a Senate seat …