Claims illegal votes cast in sheriff’s race
Republican challenger Mike Blackmon has filed suit challenging the results of the Nov. 8 General Election which showed him losing to incumbent Democratic Sheriff Randy Brock by two votes following a recount of ballots in Conecuh County.
The election challenge was filed Monday in Conecuh County Circuit Court.
Following the Nov. 8 election, unofficial results showed Brock with 2,224 votes and Blackmon with 2,223. After counting provisional ballots, Brock has 2,225 and Blackmon had 2,225. A recount was ordered and the canvassing board declared Brock as the winner with 2,228 votes to Blackmon’s 2,...