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Grievance About a Change in Mayoral Power

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
July 10, 2023

Winstead v. Stodola (William R. Wilson, Jr., E.D. Ark. 4:07-cv-682)
Five days before a special election, a federal complaint challenged a ballot measure that would convert the position of Little Rock mayor from part time to full time. Following two recusals, the district judge then assigned the case denied immediate relief on the day before the election.
Subject: Ballot measures. Topics: Ballot measure; case assignment; recusal; class action.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Tags:
Class Actions | Election Litigation | Ballot Measure | Case Assignment | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | E.D. Ark.