The D.C. City Council will consider legislation next week to put Bernie Sanders’ name on the Democratic primary ballot.
Lindsey Walton, director of communications for Councilman Chairman Phil Mendelson, confirmed to the Washington Examiner Thursday afternoon that “emergency legislation” was introduced to be heard at the meeting. The council meeting is a normal legislative one, scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday April 5.
It was reported Wednesday afternoon that Sanders’ name would not appear on the ballot for D.C.’s June 14 primary after the Democratic Party submitted his name and fees to the D.C. Board of Elections late. Sanders’ campaign submitted his filings and the $2,500 fee on time, but the paperwork was not forwarded on time.
Democrats did not inform the board of its mistake until a day after the March 16 registration deadline, according to reports.
“We did what D.C. law requires in order to get Bernie on the ballot, and we are confident he will be on the ballot,” a Sanders campaign spokesperson said in a statement.
Anita Bonds, chairwoman of D.C. Democratic Party, told CNN Thursday: “Bernie will be on the ballot.”
