Jill Kennedy v. Joseph Lodge

OPINION

BERCH, Chief Justice.

¶ 1 On June 27, 2012, we issued an order affirming the superior court’s judgment that nominating petitions designating the office sought as “Superior Court,” without specifying the office and division number, did not substantially comply with A.R.S. §§ 16-314 (Supp.2011), -331, and -333 (2006). This opinion explains our reasoning.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Joseph Lodge is a judge of Division Five of the Superior Court in Coconino County who seeks to run for election to a new term in that office. Two Coconino County judgeships, Division Three and Division…