The Alabama Democratic Party has removed from the ballot its nominee in a Montgomery circuit judge race.
The party said nominee Sebrina Martin provided incomplete, misleading, and false information on her statement of economic interests filed with the Alabama Ethics Commission.
After viewing evidence and hearing witnesses and arguments on Monday, a subcommittee unanimously voted to remove Martin, the party said in a press release.
The party will select its nominee for the Montgomery County Circuit Judge Place 3 at a meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee on August 13 in Birmingham. There is no Republican nominee for the seat.
“Every candidate that seeks ballot access through the Alabama Democratic Party must comply with all mandatory disclosure requirements, including completing their Statement of Economic Interests,” Democratic Party Chair Chris England said in the press release. “This requirement is especially important for judges and candidates for judicial offices, because they are held to a higher ethical standard. Full and accurate disclosures ensure voters can confidently cast their ballot.”
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