Dorman Challenging Opponents Candidacy
Joe Dorman challenges rival Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate on criminal background claim
by Rick Green
An independent candidate for governor pleaded guilty to a felony 14 years ago and, therefore, is not eligible to run for public office, another candidate told the state Election Board on Tuesday.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Dorman is challenging the candidacy of Joe Sills.
The board will hold a hearing Monday to decide the matter.
In his challenge, Dorman included documentation from Cleveland County District Court showing Sills pleaded guilty on April 19, 2000, to a felony charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
In a form he filled out to go with the guilty plea, Sills described riding a motorcycle that had been taken from another person.