After a day and a half of testimony, the Judge ruled that Scottie Cuevas' election contest had no merit and dismissed it at about 2 p.m. He can now appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
Cuevas was a Senate Democrat who voted like a Republican. He was expected to change parties after the election, but Baria removed that option by beating him in the primary.
Cuevas then raised lots of money with the help of business interests and with the help of Republican attorneys attempted to win by other means. It looks as though the voters choice will stand and David Baria will be a new, strong, progressive voice in the State Senate!
The district is District 46 in South Mississippi.
Baria still has an opponent in the general election
ReplyDeleteYep.
ReplyDeleteOf course no other Republican in the state wants to be seen with him because he doesn't hide his racism.
It won't even be close.
Good to see you Les. I wish you had more time to campaign. A free exchange of ideas is healthy.