McDuffie off the ballot for D.C. Attorney General

WASHINGTON (WDVM) — The D.C. Courtroom of Appeals agreed with the Board of Elections ruling on Thursday that Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie just isn’t certified to run for legal professional basic within the District of Columbia.

McDuffie was disqualified earlier this month after it was discovered he didn’t meet the minimal {qualifications} of being an “actively engaged” lawyer within the District for not less than 5 years within the final decade. McDuffie has a regulation diploma and is a member of the bar and mentioned his place as a councilmember within the district qualifies his candidacy.

The Board of Elections mentioned Kenyan McDuffie’s interpretation creates a misunderstanding round {qualifications} for would-be candidates who may go within the authorized subject however usually are not attorneys.

The marketing campaign for McDuffie mentioned it disagrees with the court docket’s ruling, saying it “is opposite to the language, legislative historical past and intent of the statute.”

The councilmember mentioned he plans to battle the ruling and can file an emergency keep whereas his marketing campaign waits for a rehearing by the total D.C. Courtroom of Appeals, which is able to assessment Thursday’s panel determination.

The first election for D.C. Legal professional Common can be June 21, 2022.