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Independent Candidate Sues Ala. Over Ballot Access

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Alabama officials say implementation is going smoothly with a new law requiring voters to show a photo ID to vote.

An independent candidate trying to run for former U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner's seat is suing the state.

James Hall of Stapleton says he filed suit against the state Monday. He's seeking easier access to the general election ballot in the 1st Congressional District.

Alabama law requires Hall to get the signatures of nearly 5,400 registered voters by Sept. 24 to get on the ballot. He says the short time frame for the special election makes that impossible. His federal court suit seeks to lower the number of signatures needed for ballot access.

The primary election is Sept. 24. Nine Republicans and two Democrats are running to replace Bonner, who resigned last month to work for the University of Alabama System.

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