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Commission keeps AG advice private after federal lawsuit names chair and elections chief; public urges removals
Summary
The commission received notice of a federal lawsuit filed after PIG complaints and voted to retain attorney‑client confidentiality on the AG’s advice; public commenters urged removal of Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago and criticized the chair for limiting testimony.
The Elections Commission on Dec. 3 was told a federal lawsuit has been filed that names the chair (in his official capacity) and the chief elections officer, and it voted to keep the attorney‑client advice related to that matter confidential.
Deputy Attorney General Jordan Ching told the commission the request for an opinion contained attorney‑client privileged material tied to active litigation; after extended debate, the commission voted in roll call to retain the privilege. The vote outcome recorded six yes, one no and two abstentions on the request to maintain confidentiality.
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