Corkery v. Hinkle

A vacancy having been occasioned by the resignation of the member of Congress for the fifth congressional district of this state, pursuant to statutory requirements, a special primary election was held for the purpose of nominating persons to be subsequently voted for at a special election to fill such vacancy. The question before us arises as to whether certain votes cast at this primary under the so-called absent voters act are to be counted.

It is to be regretted that the need for a speedy decision of this question makes it impossible in the limited time at our disposal to present as…