Legal Opinion · Dissent

Candelaria v. Roger

Nevada Supreme Court

Decided October 14, 2010No. 55714Published

1Dissent

*418Cherry, J.,

with whom Saitta, J., agrees, dissenting:

I am deeply troubled by the majority’s decision in this case to strike a candidate from the ballot while ignoring important constitutional and statutory challenges raised by the candidate. I would reach those issues, reverse the district court’s decision, and direct that Candelaria appear on the ballot as a candidate for justice of the peace. In light of these circumstances, I dissent.

Single-subject requirement

This appeal presents the perfect opportunity for this court to reconcile the different approaches it has taken in applying Nevada’s…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Citizens United v. Federal Election CommissionSupreme Court of the United States · 2010
  2. In Re Discipline of LernerNevada Supreme Court · 2008
  3. Nevada Judges Ass'n v. LauNevada Supreme Court · 1996
  4. State Ex Rel. Caleb v. BeesleyOregon Supreme Court · 1997
  5. Nevadans for the Protection of Property Rights, Inc. v. HellerNevada Supreme Court · 2006

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