Valerie Bailey, Appellant v. Mark Martin

Summary

The court dismissed Bailey's expedited appeal as moot because the ballots had already been printed, mailed to absentee voters, and presented to early voters, leaving no practical relief the court could grant. Bailey had delayed seeking expedited appellate review or a stay after the circuit court removed her from the ballot, and the court declined to issue an advisory opinion on her eligibility. Special Justice Woody Bassett, concurring, agreed that dismissal was required because no lawful remedy remained, despite viewing Bailey as eligible under the constitutional qualification provision in light of companion decisions.