Wilkinson v. Henry

The importance of the question presented for decision justifies a further expression of opinion to that which has been said.

The matter would have been simple had the State Executive Committee only followed the clearly expressed mandate of sections 612 and 672 of the Code, and prescribed like qualifications for electors and candidates. The duty of this court in the premises is merely to follow the law and declare its application upon the resolutions as to the rights of qualified electors and candidates.

It is established that, under our system of government, sovereignty is in the people. And as…