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Commission clarifies petition signature-challenge rules, removes language implying state coordinator will adjudicate
Summary
After a long debate about thresholds, who may bring challenges, and the coordinator's role, the commission adopted written signature-challenge procedures but struck language suggesting joint adjudication with the state coordinator and instead added a requirement to invite the coordinator to hearings.
The Davidson County Election Commission adopted a written process for petition signature challenges after an extended discussion about statutory authority, practical thresholds to block meritless challenges and the role of the state election coordinator.
Administrator Benjure Roberts introduced the proposed paperwork and said the goal was clarity for candidates and challengers. "If you want to file a signature challenge, here's how it's going to work," he said, explaining staff had prepared forms for the two active challenges and intended to make the process available when candidates pick up petitions.
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