Madison County delays full certification after miscounts in Walnut precinct; administrative audit planned

Nov 14, 2025

Madison County election officials removed Walnut precinct ballots from initial certification after discovering tally errors and signature/affidavit problems; an administrative audit is scheduled and the county plans to reconvene to certify contests once the review is complete.

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Madison County election officials on Tuesday told the Board of Supervisors they will not certify results that include ballots cast in the Walnut, Ohio precinct after an internal canvass revealed counting irregularities and unsigned affidavits.

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