US EditionCandidate for Local Office in New York Disappeared Months Ago Still on Ballot
Judge rules candidate Petros Krommidas must remain on the ballot because New York law requires three years missing to declare death, keeping voters facing a unique choice.
- A political candidate named Petros Krommidas disappeared after a swim in the Atlantic Ocean this spring, with his belongings found at Long Beach.
- A judge ruled that Krommidas' name will stay on the November ballot, as he is still legally considered missing.
- Krommidas' family is advocating for his vote, while residents are faced with the unusual choice of voting for either him, who is missing, or the Republican incumbent in the upcoming election.
- Voter Maude Carione expressed confusion over the choice between the two candidates, stating, 'If it’s between those two, I’m voting for the person that’s alive.
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New York judge rules Petros Krommidas, missing Democratic candidate, cannot be replaced on ballot
A missing political candidate's name will remain on the November ballot in Nassau County, New York, after a judge ruled that Petros Krommidas, who disappeared during a night swim in the Atlantic Ocean last spring, is still legally considered a missing person rather than deceased.
Missing Greek-American Stays on Long Island Ballot After Court Battle
Petros Krommidas went missing last May. Credit: Instagram Even after vanishing five months ago, Petros Krommidas remains a candidate for a seat on the Nassau County Legislature on Long Island, New York. The 29-year-old’s name will stay on the ballot following a court ruling that sided with Republican voters, who argued that it would be preferable to face a missing opponent, possibly deceased, rather than a replacement candidate. Krommidas went m…
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