—Six days later, the county clerk's office rejected Ivory's ballot status, saying state law prohibits a party from certifying a new candidate until the existing one drops out.

—Because of its own rules for notifying members, the party had to wait nearly two weeks, until Oct. 26, before meeting to certify Ivory as its candidate.

—Ivory officially became a ballot candidate on Wednesday morning.

—Less than an hour later, Democrats sued, claiming Workman's note did not meet the legal muster of a doctor signifying her as "mentally or physically disabled."

—Third District Judge Stephen Henriod agreed later that day, ruling that language in the doctor's note was "ambiguous" and that Ivory's name should not be certified for the ballot. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's office, which represents the county clerk in legal matters, appealed to the Supreme Court.

Workman has been placed on paid administrative leave while she faces the felony charges. She has pleaded not guilty, claiming the charges are politically motivated. She faces trial in February.