Judge: Gilbert council candidate can stay on ballot, signatures OK in election fraud claim

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge on Friday dismissed the election challenge against Gilbert council candidate Noah Mundt on procedural grounds, ruling that an amended complaint alleging signature fraud was filed too late. Mundt will remain on the ballot to compete for one of the two open seats on Gilbert Town Council. The judge ruled that the timeline was too tight to hear the case and still comply with state law. Mundt, in a statement to The Arizona Republic, wrote: "I'm relieved that the challenge to my candidacy was dismissed...