Fatata v. Phillips

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard M. Platkin, J.

Petitioners Linda Fatata and Claudia Tenney bring this special proceeding pursuant to Election Law § 16-102 seeking an order: (1) declaring invalid the designating petition filed with respondent New York State Board of Elections (SBOE) purporting to designate respondent George Phillips as a candidate for the Republican Party in the primary election to be held on June 28, 2016 for the public office of Member, U.S. House of Representatives, 22nd Congressional District (office); and (2) restraining the SBOE from printing and placing the name of the…