Mercer County Election Lawsuit Update: Defendants Seek Dismissal Ahead of Mediation and November Trial
TRENTON, N.J., October 20, 2026 — The Mercer County election lawsuit arising from the November 2022 General Election has entered a potentially decisive phase, with both sides now asking a Superior Court judge to resolve major issues without a trial. On October 13, 2026, attorneys representing Mercer County election officials filed a cross-motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal of the claims against them. The filing responds to the plaintiffs' September 11 motion for partial summary judgment, which argues that deposition testimony and election records establish violations of voters' constitutional rights and New Jersey election law.