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Judge to rule on challenge to Martin County Commission candidate's ballot eligibility
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· July 15, 2026
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Key points The candidate in question is Susan O'Rourke, who is running for the Martin County Commission District 2 seat. Further details on the lawsuit and the challenge to O'Rourke's ballot eligibility are available from CBS12, the source of this information.
A legal challenge is underway in Martin County regarding a candidate's eligibility to appear on the ballot. The candidate in question is Susan O'Rourke, who is running for the Martin County Commission District 2 seat. A lawsuit has been filed to remove O'Rourke from the ballot prior to the August primary.
The matter is currently before a judge, who will render a decision on the challenge. Further details on the lawsuit and the challenge to O'Rourke's ballot eligibility are available from CBS12, the source of this information.
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Category: government Published: July 15, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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