McLaughlin v. Allen (Charles L. Brieant, S.D.N.Y. 7:03-cv-9886)
The district judge denied immediate relief to two city-council candidates trailing by handfuls of votes after unsuccessful state-court challenges to election results. Nearly a year later, the judge granted the defendants summary judgment.
Subject: Voting irregularities. Topics: Enjoining certification; matters for state courts; case assignment.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.