Newman v. State

COPE, Judge.

Edward Newman appeals an order of the trial court which held that section 34.021, Florida Statutes (1991), is constitutional. We affirm.

I

Appellant Edward Newman is one of three candidates who has filed qualification papers to stand for election for the position of County Judge for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Group 33. Appellee Leonard J. Cooperman is another candidate for the same position.

After the qualifying period ended, a question arose regarding whether Newman meets the eligibility requirements for the position of county judge. Under section 34.021, Florida Statutes…