Shogan v. Commonwealth, Bureau of Commissions, Elections & Legislation

OPINION BY

Senior Judge FEUDALE.

Jackie Shogan, a candidate for the Pennsylvania Superior Court in the 2007 Municipal Election, has filed a petition seeking special and/or preliminary injunctive and declaratory relief relating to the position of her name on the ballot. The facts relevant to this matter are set forth below.

Pursuant to the Election Code 1 , February 13, 2007 was the last day for the Secretary of the Commonwealth to send to the county boards of election a written notice designating the public offices for which statewide candidates are to be nominated. Coincidentally, February 13,…