From Associated Press:
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Attorney General Troy King says the names of Bradley Byrne and Robert Bentley should appear on the Republican runoff ballot for governor on July 13 no matter what a statewide recount shows.
Tim James can ask for another runoff if his protest is found to be valid, says the opinion.
A second runoff could be held if the GOP finds that Tim James filed a valid contest of the election. Read the whole AP story here.
Now you know why I enjoy this person’s email in my inbox as much as I do.
Update: I sought and received this clarification to pass along to you: “AG opinions do not have the force of law. That said, if a government official follows the advisory opinion they are protected from any future liability, etc. The courts give deference to AG opinions but are not bound by them.”
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