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Hundreds of residents demand removal of chief elections officer; motion to dismiss him fails
Summary
Dozens of public testifiers urged the Elections Commission to remove Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago over alleged chain-of-custody gaps and missing records; a motion to remove Nago was brought to the floor and failed on roll-call vote.
Hundreds of members of the public used the commission's public‑comment period to urge the removal of Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago, citing chain‑of‑custody gaps, missing postal receipts and auditability concerns stemming from the 2024 general election. Speakers included civic leaders and party chairs who demanded an independent audit and immediate personnel action.
Following the testimony the commission debated and then voted on a motion to remove Nago. The motion, moved by Commissioner Ralph Cushni and seconded,…
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