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Board awaits Attorney General opinion before allowing local party chairs to serve as election officials; recount noted in 5th District race
Summary
Chairman Donna Dagner told the board that discussion at VEBA about local party chairs serving as election officials is ongoing and the board will await an Attorney General opinion; members also discussed timing for a pending recount in the 5th District House race between Good and McGuire.
Chairman Donna Dagner informed the Lunenburg County Electoral Board on July 2 that the question of whether local party chairs may serve as election officials has been discussed within VEBA and that the board will wait for an Attorney General opinion before taking action ahead of the November election.
Board members held an extensive discussion of potential conflicts and practical implications but did not vote on a policy; the minutes record the decision to defer to the Attorney General’s guidance.
Separately, the board discussed timing and procedural details for a pending recount in the 5th District House race between candidates Good and McGuire. Members said further details will be provided once a recount court is appointed and a preliminary hearing is scheduled and conducted.
