Board appoints interim elections supervisor and delays DFACS replacement discussion

Sep 8, 2026

With the Nov. 3, 2026 election approaching and Election Supervisor Lisa Smith on FMLA, the board appointed retired employee Kathy Holcomb as interim elections supervisor; the board postponed action on replacing a DFACS board member until Oct. 2026 after the DFACS director reported lack of engagement by the incumbent.

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The Warren County Board of Commissioners appointed Kathy Holcomb as interim Election Supervisor for the Nov. 3, 2026 election after Election Supervisor Lisa Smith went on FMLA. Chairman Graham announced the early voting period of Oct. 13–Oct. 30 and said Holcomb returned to help while Ms. Smith is out; Commissioner Burley moved to appoint Holcomb and the board approved the appointment unanimously.

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