Federal Judge Overturns New Jersey's County Line Ballot Design
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A federal judge has ordered New Jersey to redesign its election ballot before the June primary, ruling that the current ballot design violates candidates' constitutional rights. The decision is expected to disrupt the longstanding practice that has favored establishment candidates and given an advantage to the state's Democratic and Republican political machines. This ruling is anticipated to fundamentally reshape politics in New Jersey.
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