District of Columbia Court of Appeals October 24, 2002, No. 02-AA-1137 (Bartel v. District of Columbia Board of Elections & Ethics)

PER CURIAM:

On August 28, 2002, the petitioner, Richard C. Bartel, a registered Independent voter, submitted unsigned nominating petition forms to the respondent District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics and requested that the Board place his name on the ballot as an Independent candidate “for the Office of U.S. Senator.” Mr.