Transgender candidate misled voters, suit alleges

[Suzy]

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

By MEGAN MATTEUCCI
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
11/19/07

Two unsuccessful Riverdale City Council candidates have asked a judge to halt an upcoming runoff election, alleging fraud by a candidate who ran as a woman and tampering with voting machines by the city clerk.

The lawsuit alleges that Bruce, who identifies herself as transgendered and goes by Michelle Mickey Bruce, misled voters by identifying herself as a woman. The suit identifies her as "Michael Bruce."  Bruce's voter registration, notice of candidacy and driver's license identify her as Michelle Bruce, a white female. Bruce's birth certificate was not available Monday.

[Keira]

This is a very ugly suit.
I hope the judge throws it out.