Jill Kennedy v. Joseph Lodge

OPINION

BERCH, Chief Justice.

¶ 1 On August 21, 2012, we issued an order reversing the superior court’s ruling and disqualifying Joseph Lodge from participating as a Libertarian Party write-in candidate for the August 28, 2012, primary election. We further ordered that his name not be placed on the official ballot for the 2012 general election for the office of Coconino County Superior Court Judge, Division Five. This opinion explains our Order.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Joseph Lodge is the incumbent judge of Division Five of the Superior Court in Coconino County who seeks election to a…