How would the issue have been resolved early if Hill didn't bring suit? The RATS would have brought an action when it had the greatest advantage for them. Where in the statute does it say that the 99.012(6) only applies to state office holders?
The statue does apply, but the penalty for this case is clearly spelled out:
f)1. The failure of an officer who qualifies for federal public office to submit a resignation pursuant to this subsection constitutes an automatic irrevocable resignation, effective immediately, from the office he or she presently holds.
The penalty for possible removal from the ballot is questionalble as if it applies.
read it! and thats exactly what im saying it wouldnt have been, but since she didnt violate laws it didnt matter.