Houle ex rel. Holmes v. Begin

OPINION

This case came before us on a petition for certiorari that sought review of a decision of the State Board of Elections (the board) upholding a determination by the Board of Canvassers of the Town of Burrillville that the petitioner, David E. Houle (petitioner), was ineligible to file a declaration of candidacy for the office of State Representative in Representative District No. 61 (District 61). After hearing oral argument in the case, we issued an order on August 16, 1996, denying the petition for certiorari and affirming the decision of the board. This opinion sets forth the reasons…