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I don't know if Butterworth is opposed in the primary, but if he is it is only a Rat has standing to bring this suit (Republicans can't vote in the primary so they aren't electors). Only after the primary any member of the electorate can bring and action against him. If Harris loses there is a Republican out there somewhere who will sue, I promise. Taking care of this in the primary is a better strategic move because this way the party has a candidate to run in the fall. If Butterworth loses the suit, the seat will automatically go to the Republican, unless the Rats can run a successful write-in campaign.