Libertarian lawsuit filed in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- State lawmakers have been named in a lawsuit by the Libertarian Political Organization of Oklahoma.<br><br>The group filed a lawsuit in Oklahoma County Friday claiming a state law

Saturday, April 10th 2004, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- State lawmakers have been named in a lawsuit by the Libertarian Political Organization of Oklahoma.

The group filed a lawsuit in Oklahoma County Friday claiming a state law on forming a new political party is unconstitutional.

James Linger, attorney for the organization, said the group wants a judge to allow its petition drive to get on the 2004 presidential election ballot in Oklahoma to continue past the May 1 deadline.

The state Election Board, Secretary Michael Clingman, Chairman Glo Henley, Vice Chairman Kenneth Monroe and member Thomas E. Prince are named in the lawsuit.

State lawmakers last year changed the petition deadline from May 31 to May 1 in even-numbered years, Linger said.

Clingman said Friday he hadn't seen the lawsuit.