Mississippi: judge rules, primary must be held within 90 days
The Clarion-Ledger reports: A Hinds County Circuit judge ruled today that Gov. Haley Barbour exceeded his constitutional authority by setting the special election to replace former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott for November. ...
DeLaughter voided Barbour's proclamation that scheduled the election for Nov. 4, 2008.
In his order, DeLaughter said the election should be held "within 90 days of the governor's Dec. 20, 2007 proclamation of writ of election...on or before March 19, 2008. -- Judge: Special election should be within 90 days | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger
Hat tip, as always, to Old Southwest.