A superior court judge has ruled that Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz meets the qualifications to hold the office of attorney general, dealing a blow to political challengers, The Associated Press reports.
Judge Michael Sheldon ruled Bysiewicz “has engaged in active practice at the bar of this state … for at least 10 years.” The ruling comes less than three weeks before Democrats meet to endorse a candidate.
His decision is the result of an unusual lawsuit, brought by Bysiewicz to prove she is qualified to be the next attorney general. A Democratic blogger suggested she did not have the required 10 years of active legal experience.
Bysiewicz also challenged the constitutionality of the law that requires attorney general candidates to have at least 10 years of active legal practice. The judge declined to address that challenge.
