[McGavin999]

Just heard Judge Napolitano on FOX. He said that the Torch has agreed that if he likes the replacement that the Gov appoints he will resign his seat before Saturday. If he does that, the Gov will appoint the new guy to fill the term and then, as an incumbant, he will automatically be on the ballot. No court decision needed.

[Fred Mertz]

I don't think that's right. Wouldn't they have to convene a special election if T resigns? TIA

[aristeides]

Please cite the statute that automatically puts an incumbent on the ballot without having to meet the filing deadline. Incumbent D.C. Mayor Tony Williams just had to mount a write-in campaign in the primary because the courts held he was off the ballot for failing to meet the petition signature requirements for being on the ballot.

[mwl1]

He will not automatically be on the ballot. I don't care if they annoint Jesus Christ himself, Torch is on the ballot. If they want to write in Lautenberg, fine.