Hilliard v. Baldwin

BENHAM, Justice.

Appellant Mitzi Peek Hilliard appeals the trial court’s dismissal of her action contesting the outcome of the August 10, 2010, Stewart County primary election in which she was an unsuccessful candidate. We conclude the challenge to the primary election is now moot and dismiss the appeal.

Appellant filed the election contest on August 18, and a judge was appointed to hear and decide the election contest. See OCGA § 21-2-523 (c)-(e). The record appendix contains the transcripts of evidentiary hearings conducted on September 30, October 22, and December 28, 2010, and the trial…