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Texas Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To Green Party Candidates
The Texas Supreme Court Friday dismissed a Democratic challenge, clearing the way for Green Party candidates to appear on the November ballot.
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AUSTIN (July 9, 2010)--The Texas Supreme Court Friday removed the last hurdle for the Green Party to be on the Nov. 2 statewide ballot when it dismissed a challenge by Democrats.
Texas Democrats had already agreed to drop their efforts, making Friday's ruling little more than a formality.
The court ruled last week the Green Party candidates could be on the ballot while the case was pending.
The state Democratic Party originally alleged a Green Party petition drive to qualify candidates for the ballot was a plot hatched and supported by Republicans to pull liberal votes away from Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill White.
Democrats say the Green Party improperly accepted money from a group backed by Republicans.
Democrats say they will continue separate efforts, in a lower court, to sue for civil penalties.
