Harter v. Kehm

SIMON, Judge.

Charles A. Harter appeals the dismissal of his petition contesting the primary election for prosecuting attorney of Jefferson County, Missouri, held on August 5, 1986. Harter was one of two formally declared candidates for the Democratic Party nomination. He was unsuccessful in his bid. The successful candidate was Dennis J. Kehm. However, on August 19, 1986, Kehm withdrew as the Democratic Party candidate for prosecuting attorney. Thus, by statute, § 115.363.2, RSMo (1978), the Democratic Party nominating committee (the Democratic Central Committee of Jefferson County) was…