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Rockingham County elections board dismisses residency protest against Paul Dishman
Summary
After hearing testimony, documentary evidence and affidavits, the Rockingham County Board of Elections dismissed a residency protest filed by Randy Hunt challenging city councilman‑elect Paul Dishman’s domicile at 515 Church Street, finding the protester did not meet the burden of proof.
The Rockingham County Board of Elections on Dec. 1 dismissed an election protest filed by Randy Hunt that alleged city councilman‑elect Paul Dishman did not reside at 515 Church Street in Eden.
In a short hearing that included witness testimony, documentary exhibits and affidavits, the board concluded the protester had not presented substantial evidence that Dishman abandoned 515 Church Street and established a new domicile elsewhere. "All of this evidence shows that 515 Church Street ... is his domicile and remains his domicile today," attorney Michael Jones said for the respondent during closing arguments.
Why it matters: the board's decision preserves Dishman's status as the winning candidate for Ward 4 in Eden's municipal election, and it clarifies that the protester…
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