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Candidate says she lost by nine votes; commissioners say election office error is under investigation

Carbon County Board of Commissioners · February 5, 2026
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Summary

A local candidate told commissioners she lost a November election by nine votes and reported unprofessional conduct by election-office staff; the board apologized, called disciplinary action taken, and said further investigation and counsel review are ongoing.

Jennifer Stains, who identified herself as a local candidate, told the Board of Commissioners she lost a November election by nine votes and described what she called unprofessional and dismissive interactions when she sought a recount.

"On November 4, I lost the election by 9 votes," Stains said at public comment, describing follow-up calls and an experience she called…

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