New Yorkers are seeking to force a direct vote to fill a vacant Congressional seat by taking the governor to court. The lawsuit is seeking a special election for U.S. House to fill the 25th District seat left open after the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter who held the seat since 1987. A new post by Richard Winger of Ballot Access News has the latest news:

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York’s 25th district died on March 16, 2018. On April 17, some voters in her district filed a federal lawsuit against the Governor, so as to obtain a special election to fill the vacant seat. Seubert v Cuomo, w.d., 6:18cv-6303.

Although a similar lawsuit in Michigan recently failed to get injunctive relief, it is easier for a New York case to win. New York does not require primaries in special U.S. House elections; party committees may choose nominees. By contrast, Michigan law requires primaries in special congressional elections, and obviously it takes much longer when a state must hold a special primary followed by a special general election.