Primary election • Florida's 1st Congressional District

By : Quick Insurance Guru By : Quick Insurance Guru Tuesday, 23 August 2022 Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Democratic congressional candidate Rebekah Jones' name will appear on Tuesday's primary ballot...

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Jones was removed from the ballot due to her not meeting party registration requirements in state law governing candidate eligibility.

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Jones, who moved from Florida to Maryland, had registered as a Democrat in that state in April 2021.

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Jones appealed the decision and Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal sided with her in 3-0 ruling on Monday.

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Jones' request granted:Rebekah Jones allowed back in Democratic congressional race while appeal continues

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“Although the Legislature could have included explicit enforcement language in this statute, it didn’t,” the court concluded.

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The action means that voters in the Democratic Primary for CD 1 will still be deciding between Jones and fellow Democrat Peggy Schiller

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“I am naturally disappointed with the ruling today by the Appellate Court, but I support the decision and will not be appealing based on timing.

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The winner of the Democratic Primary will face the winner of the Republican Primary in November. That will likely be incumbent U.S. Rep.

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