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Judge Rules Several Candidates Can’t Run As Republicans In Saratoga County

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Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:35 AM

Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge James A. Walsh has ruled that several political candidates cannot run as Republicans, quashing primaries for Saratoga County sheriff, Stillwater supervisor, Clifton Park highway supervisor and Clifton Park town clerk. The Daily Gazette reports the decision comes after GOP-backed candidates filed lawsuits seeking to toss out petitions collected by their ... Read more

Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge James A. Walsh has ruled that several political candidates cannot run as Republicans, quashing primaries for Saratoga County sheriff, Stillwater supervisor, Clifton Park highway supervisor and Clifton Park town clerk. The Daily Gazette reports the decision comes after GOP-backed candidates filed lawsuits seeking to toss out petitions collected by their challengers.

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