Lockard v. Miles

OPINION

VAIDIK, Judge.

Case Summary

Dan Lockard appeals the trial court’s order denying his petition for election contest. Specifically, Lockard argues that the death of his only opponent, Charles Miles, just weeks before the May 2007 Democratic Party primary election for a seat on the Terre Haute City Council rendered Miles ineligible, making Lockard the winner. Because a candidate vacancy that exists on a primary election ballot may not be filled for the primary election, Miles’ name properly remained on the ballot. Because Miles defeated Lockard in the primary election, leaving the Democratic…