Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Ballot Examination Proves Corey's Victory
Richard Corey is the undisputed winner in Starkville's Ward 4. Sources inside Starkville City Hall during this morning's examination of the ballots and ballot boxes from last week's election say the hand count done by Corey and the ousted Lee Beck put Corey ahead by six votes. That's one more vote for Corey than last week's official count.
Without a lawsuit, the official tally of 121 for Corey and 116 for Beck will stand, however. Sources say that Beck attempted to challenge the validity of ballots on numerous superficial issues, including whether or not voters had indicated their middle initials.
After the examination, Beck gave a written statement to members of the media congratulating Corey on his victory. That statement indicated there would be no additional challenge to the vote. Beck also promised to remain active in civic affairs.
My blog is the first public source of this information.
Meanwhile, I await Beck's apology for the false voter fraud accusations.
Without a lawsuit, the official tally of 121 for Corey and 116 for Beck will stand, however. Sources say that Beck attempted to challenge the validity of ballots on numerous superficial issues, including whether or not voters had indicated their middle initials.
After the examination, Beck gave a written statement to members of the media congratulating Corey on his victory. That statement indicated there would be no additional challenge to the vote. Beck also promised to remain active in civic affairs.
My blog is the first public source of this information.
Meanwhile, I await Beck's apology for the false voter fraud accusations.
