People ex rel. Nachman v. Carpentier

On September 25, 1963, this court granted leave to petitioners, members of the Illinois bar, to file an original petition for mandamus against the Secretary of State. The petition attacks the validity of statutory provisions concerning the nomination of candidates for judicial office. It recites that the Secretary has directed his employees to proceed in accordance with the terms of the act, and it prays that he be commanded to withdraw the directive. A motion by respondent to dismiss the petition has raised the issue of validity.

The provisions in question were enacted as part of House Bill…