Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzales ruled in favor of Wade Wagner this morning in a hearing for his lawsuit against the city of North Las Vegas. The judge ruled the city can’t move forward with a special election that had been planned for July 19.
“Wade Wagner will be the winner once the council canvasses and certifies the vote,” said Wagner attorney Todd Bice. Wagner filed a lawsuit against the city after officials refused to canvas votes in the general election for the Ward 4 City Council seat.
In the June 7 election, Wagner won by a single vote against incumbent Richard Cherchio. The Clark County Elections Department later found that one invalid vote was cast. The council voted June 15 to hold a new election in Precinct 4306.
“We’re pleased with the decision and I’m just happy to be the new city councilman,” Wagner said.
The city couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
Full Article: Judge rules against special election in North Las Vegas – Friday, July 8, 2011 | 12:53 p.m. – Las Vegas Sun.