Russ v. Hoffman

On January 14, 1997, candidate Bill Russ (petitioner) filed nominating papers with the clerk of the Village of Brookfield for the office of village president. In order to be placed on the ballot for the April 1, 1997, consolidated election, petitioner needed nominating petitions containing the valid signatures of 171 registered voters. Petitioner filed a total of 274 signatures, 103 more than necessary to be placed on the ballot.

On January 28, 1997, respondent, Louis A. Hoffman, filed objections to the nomination papers of petitioner with the Brookfield municipal clerk’s office. Hoffman…