Jones v. Mather

ORIGINAL PROCEEDING IN MANDAMUS

PAUL PRESSLER, Justice.

Relator asks this court to order him placed on the ballot notwithstanding the fact that his application was filed late.

According to Y.A.T.S. Election Code, Acts 1985, 69th Legislature § 172.-054(a)(2)(3), the filing deadline for being placed on the ballot was automatically extended because the Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 2 of Harris County withdrew on February 26, 1986, after the regular filing deadline and before the 65th day before general primary election day and at the time of withdrawal, no other…