Barthelmes v. Morris

BLAIR, District Judge.

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This voting rights case asks for the convening of a three-judge court and invites a further invasion of what was once thought of as the “political thicket.” For reasons appearing later in this opinion, the invitation is respectfully declined by the single judge to whom the application was made.

Plaintiff Chester is a registered Democratic voter of the Seventh Congressional District. Plaintiffs Adams and Barthelmes are registered Democratic voters of the Eighth Congressional District. Additionally, Barthelmes is a duly filed candidate for delegate from the Eighth…