Farbstein v. Suchman

On May 7, 1970, a petition for the nomination of Barry Gottehrer in the Liberal Party for Congressman, 19th Congressional District, was filed with the Board of Elections.

Mr. Gottehrer was enrolled in the Democratic Party and in view of this status a certificate pursuant to Election Law (§ 137, subd. 4) executed by the County Committee of the Liberal Party was filed May 11 consenting to his nomination.

Two days later, May 13, Mr. Gottehrer filed with the board a declination of the nomination, whereupon the Committee to Fill Vacancies named in the designating petition filled the vacancy by…