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Chester County Board of Elections certifies Nov. 4 municipal results while launching outside probe of poll‑book error
Summary
The Chester County Board of Elections voted Dec. 5 to certify the Nov. 4 municipal election results while announcing an independent law‑firm investigation into a poll‑book printing error that omitted unaffiliated voters; one commissioner dissented, citing lack of confidence in the tabulation.
CHESCO, Pa. — The Chester County Board of Elections voted Dec. 5 to certify the official results of the Nov. 4 municipal election while announcing an independent investigation into an Election Day poll‑book error that left some unaffiliated voters off precinct lists.
David Beierman, introduced at the meeting as CEO for Chester County, acknowledged “a serious error” in the county’s poll‑book production and said the county has hired Westchester‑based law firm Fleck, Eckert, Klein & McGarry to conduct an independent review. Megan Moser, the county’s chief experience officer, said the firm will interview staff, review communications and examine the technical production process; findings are due Dec. 19 and the board plans a public meeting in January to discuss the report and next steps.
The board passed resolution BOE 9 25 to certify the municipal election after a motion and second. The certification was approved in a recorded voice vote; two commissioners voted in favor and one opposed. Commissioner Eric Rowe said he would vote against certification, saying he had heard…
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