“Judge William F. Coleman approved a motion filed by Dave Ware’s attorneys calling for a special election in the Hattiesburg mayoral race.”
Results of another close Mississippi local election thrown out due to Democrat misconduct. The Clarion-Ledger:
From an earlier report: “Ware contested last month’s general election, during which he lost to incumbent Democrat Mayor Johnny DuPree. Ware, an independent who lost the election by 37 votes, charged voter fraud and irregular voting procedures led to his loss…
“During additional deliberations, the jury sent a note to the judge saying that one member feared retribution if they publicly stated their decision for Ware.”
As Yall Politics observes, “This is a huge win for those who fight voter fraud and a huge loss for those who pretend it doesn’t exist. You can bet the new election will be watched closely.”
Canton, Mississippi also had to call a special election, for Ward 1 Alderman, after a judge ruled that illegal voting and voter intimidation occurred in the May Democratic primary.