Trenton, NJ – The Republican National Committee, New Jersey Republican Party, and local GOP leaders are backing a lawsuit to block what they call an unlawful and deceptive ballot design for the upcoming general election in Gloucester County. Ballot format sparks legal fight Filed under Sammons v. Hogan, the lawsuit challenges Clerk James Hogan’s decision to abandon the county’s decades-old column-style ballot, traditionally used to organize candidates by party. Instead, officials approved a block-style layout after the official ballot drawing on August 11. Republicans argue the change is designed to confuse voters and dilute the strength of the GOP’s Column…