Lawsuit seeks quicker election to replace Conyers

Not sure whether already posted here, of yes, apologies.

Lansing — A candidate vying to replace former Detroit U.S. Rep. John Conyers on Friday announced a lawsuit against Gov. Rick Snyder alleging that the Republican governor is denying voters in the 13th Congressional district their right to vote.

A lawsuit filed by Detroit activist and attorney Michael Gilmore on behalf of five Detroit voters argues that Snyder is denying voters in the 13th Congressional District their constitutional right to vote and be represented in Congress by not holding a special election sooner than November 2018. Conyers retired Dec. 5, citing health concerns, amid a string of sexual harassment allegations by former female staffers.

The suit in Detroit U.S. District Court seeks an order requiring Snyder “to cease deprivation, upon the people of the Thirteenth Congressional District” of their right to congressional representation and their right to vote.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/29/lawsuit-john-conyers-house-seat-special-election/108998340/

When Pelosi et al pushed him out, did they even consider this possibility? I know they relied on MN Democratic governor Dayton when they pushed Franken, and now that NJ is in Democratic hands, they can do the same with Menendez.