Daxon v. State Election Board

WILLIAMS, Justice:

Involved here is the question of whether we should reverse a finding and order of the State Election Board striking the name of petitioner Tom Daxon from the state ballot in the general election to be held on November 7, 1978, as the Republican party candidate (nominee) for the office of State Auditor and Inspector. We determine we should assume original jurisdiction and reverse such finding and order and grant writ accordingly.

Mr. John M. Rogers, present occupant of the position of State Examiner and Inspector of Oklahoma, and a candidate for the Democratic party nomination…