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August 8, 2006

Decision stands, West Warwick candidate stays on the ballot

WEST WARWICK -- The state Supreme Court has declined to hear the case filed by a town resident challenging the legitimacy of a State House candidacy.

The court’s decision, filed today, means the State Board of Elections’ ruling -- to allow Patricia A. Serpa to run for the District 27 House seat – stands.

Resident Alan G. Palazzo had filed his appeal with the state’s highest court of the Board of Elections’ decision to uphold a ruling by the West Warwick Board of Canvassers that allowed Serpa to continue as a candidate.

Read more about this case in the Journal.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 10:55 AM | Permalink

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