Judge opens door to do-it-yourself petitions

[RandySF]

Independent congressional candidate Vincent Matrisciano created his own nominating petition instead of using the official form provided by the Division of Elections, and an administrative law judge says that’s not enough to keep him off the ballot.

Administrative Law Judge Catherine Tuohy has recommended dismissing a challenge to Matrisciano’s candidacy, ruling that his petition substantially complied with New Jersey election law despite a series of departures from the state’s official documents.

The ruling allows Matrisciano, who is running in New Jersey’s 11th district under the slogan “Common Sense Independent,” to remain on the November general election ballot.

Matrisciano survived a challenge filed by Kean MacLelland, the campaign manager for Joe Hathaway, the Republican nominee against Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge).



https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/judge-opens-door-to-do-it-yourself-petitions/