Dismissal of Fitzmorris Election Lawsuit (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-11-16
Duration: 00:07:11
Subjects: Politics | Elections, 1979 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1979 | Fitzmorris, James E. (James Edward), 1921- | LAWSUITS | Electoral fraud
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Zewe, Charles Reporter
- Tucker, Gibson Speaker
- Martzell, Jack Speaker
- Fitzmorris, Jimmy Speaker
Description
This segment from the November 16, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the dismissal of the election lawsuit filed by Lieutenant Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris from district court and its subsequent rejection by the court of appeals. The lawsuit alleged voting irregularities in the primary for the 1979 gubernatorial election. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome