Ryan v. Albany County Democratic Committee

Sweeney and Main, JJ.,

dissent and vote to reverse in the following memorandum by Sweeney, J. Sweeney, J. (dissenting). We are unable to agree with the reasoning or result reached by the majority and, therefore, dissent and vote to reverse. We find no basis in the New York State Constitution, legislative history or the clear language of section 3-204 of the *1016Election Law for such a conclusion. The following undisputed facts, in addition to those enumerated by the majority, may be helpful in understanding the controversy. Plaintiff, Charles W. Ryan, has been the Albany County Democratic Election…