KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Following Baton Rouge Judge Victor Gregoire’s order of a “stay” of proceedings in the joint lawsuit filed by Kenner mayoral candidate Diane Schnell and Kenner District 1 Council candidate David Weathersby, both were back in Jefferson Parish.
In the lawsuit, plaintiffs contest the Kenner election results, alleging Louisiana’s recount process is unconstitutional.
After a recount, it was determined that Schnell fell short of a runoff by only 20 ballots, and Weathersby lost his race by only six votes.
Kenner candidates file joint lawsuit over alleged voting issues
On Friday, May 29, Schnell and Weatherbsy went before Jefferson Parish Judge Raymond S. Steib, Jr. Division A, to plead their case…