BREAKING: Appeals court nullifies 2007 mayoral election
The Tribune-Star ^ | November 13, 2008
TERRE HAUTE — A news conference has been called for 4 p.m. today in the mayor's office in city hall, following an Indiana Court of Appeals ruling this morning in favor of former Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke who had challenged Republican Duke Bennett's eligibility in the 2007 election.
The court by a 2-to-1 decision stated that Bennett was ineligible to take office and that Burke is not entitled to fill that post as a result of the ruling, because voters were unaware of Bennett's ineligibility. Thus, the votes cannot be counted and the court ruled the office vacant.
As of 11 a.m., Bennett remained in his office in a closed-door meeting with staff members and was unavailable for comment.
The Tribune-Star ^ | November 13, 2008
TERRE HAUTE — A news conference has been called for 4 p.m. today in the mayor's office in city hall, following an Indiana Court of Appeals ruling this morning in favor of former Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke who had challenged Republican Duke Bennett's eligibility in the 2007 election.
The court by a 2-to-1 decision stated that Bennett was ineligible to take office and that Burke is not entitled to fill that post as a result of the ruling, because voters were unaware of Bennett's ineligibility. Thus, the votes cannot be counted and the court ruled the office vacant.
As of 11 a.m., Bennett remained in his office in a closed-door meeting with staff members and was unavailable for comment.