Jackson v. Van Wart

This is a special proceeding instituted under the Election Law in which the petitioner, Joseph T. Jackson, seeks to compel the Board of Elections to determine the order in which the names of candidates shall appear on the official ballot in a primary election in accordance with subdivision 2 of section 104 of the Election Law.

The primary contest is to be held on September 14,1965. The petitioner is seeking the Democratic nomination for the position of City Councilman of the City of New Rochelle. There are two candidates to be selected for that position and the petitioner is one of three…