A lawsuit challenging Rep. Rodney “Turncoat” Alexander’s last-minute party switch has succeeded, at least for now.
A state judge ruled Monday that the sign-up period should be reopened for the Nov. 2 election in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Rodney Alexander infuriated Democrats by switching to the Republican Party minutes before the qualifying deadline.
District Judge Allen Edwards did not set a date for the new sign-up period in his Monday ruling. He said the new dates should be set after appeals – which are likely – have been exhausted.
“Mr. Alexander has attempted to subvert the electoral process for his own personal gain,” Edwards said. “His action deprived voters of the right to vote for a Democratic candidate.”
He sure did. The ruling may still be appealed and it’s unclear which Dem might jump in the race if given the chance, but for today, it’s a victory.
Stay tuned.