In a recent meeting of the Cherokee County Board of Electors, concerns were raised regarding the integrity of the primary election results from May 21. A petition for a recount was filed by a candidate, citing abnormalities in the tabulation process, particularly noting that the reporting of precincts appeared to freeze at 60% for several hours on election night. The candidate's spouse, Carol, expressed frustration over the lack of clarity and transparency from the board regarding the election results and the denial of their recount petition.

During the meeting, board members discussed the reporting process, emphasizing that the official results were accurately reflected on their website and that any discrepancies seen on national news outlets were beyond their control. They reiterated that all precincts in Cherokee County had reported their results by approximately 10:30 p.m. on election night, contradicting claims of unreported votes.

The board clarified that the petition for a recount should have been filed with the state, as it involved multiple counties, and noted that the margin of victory was greater than the threshold that would typically warrant a recount. Despite the candidate's insistence on the need for transparency, board members maintained that they observed no irregularities during the vote counting process.

The meeting concluded without a resolution to the recount request, leaving the candidate and their supporters seeking further clarification and assurance regarding the election's integrity. The board's commitment to transparency was reiterated, but the candidate's call for a hand recount remains unaddressed, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding election processes in the region.