Reprinted from The Post and Courier
by Sandi Perry

As many of your readers are already aware, the ACLU has now stepped in to the case of Eugene Platt, who is running for House District 115, Folly Beach and James Island.

After losing to incumbent Republican Wallace Scarborough by only 40 votes in the last election, Mr. Platt sought the nominations of the Democratic Party and the Green Party in a process called “fusion,” permitted under state law.

On May 3, he gained the nomination of the Green Party, but on June 10, he failed to win the Democratic Party primary.

The State Election Commission (Democrats and Republicans only) has interpreted the state’s “sore-loser” law, and announced that it will refuse to put Mr. Platt’s name on the ballot for the general election. The Green Party has thus been denied its candidate.

The ACLU has rightfully requested an injunction prohibiting the commission from denying Mr. Platt and the Green Party access to the ballot. Citizens, take heed — your choice for representative may be unjustly denied.

SANDI PERRY
Ashley River Road
Charleston