The state-imposed deadline for finalizing the ballot has passed, and the Atlantic County clerk has sent the ballots to the printer for the Nov. 7 general election. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Viana Bailey, one of two Democratic candidates for the city’s 2nd Ward council seat, has filed a lawsuit to contest the June 6 primary and seek a new election.
Bailey lost by just three votes (300-297) on primary day and by six votes (303-297) after an Aug. 21 recount to incumbent Councilwoman LaToya Dunston. In her lawsuit, Bailey alleges illegal votes were cast and improper assistance was given to some voters by political operative Craig Callaway, who supported her opponent.