Political parties have a process to pick names for primary ballots (detailed in O.C.G.A. § 21-2-193 and §21-2-191).
The question was whether the SoS has jurisdiction over that process (through O.C.G.A. §21-2-5).
The answer is no for both cases.
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Like with a theft. Theft is the just the base charge. It is then considered if it is one of many forms of theft, like aggravated theft if a weapon was involved.
Maybe not the best analogy, but it'll suffice.
The first law has to apply for the other to be considered.
The question was whether the SoS has jurisdiction over that process (through O.C.G.A. §21-2-5).
Really! Well maybe you better show me that specific text.
Here is the link again to help you along...Farrar-Welden-Powell-Swensson v Obama, Order Granting Respondent Barack Obama's Motion(s) to Dismiss, Fulton County Superior Court, 3-2-2012