Stephanie Potter Barrett v. John Thurston

Summary

The court affirmed the circuit court’s determination that Emily Lengefeld was a qualified candidate for the Court of Appeals position and could remain on the ballot without the title “Judge” being treated as a disqualifying defect. The court held that Barrett failed to prove Lengefeld was not a qualified elector of the district, that the pledge and surname issues did not require removal from the ballot, and that Barrett’s pre-election challenge was procedurally proper. The court also affirmed the cross-appeal rulings rejecting challenges based on standing, verification, constitutional notice, and administrative exhaustion.