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Hearing orders new Fayette County election, places three candidates on Nov. 3 ballot
Summary
A reconvened hearing ordered a new election in the contest of William Vess and directed that all three candidates be placed on the Nov. 3, 2026 general-election ballot; the panel approved the written order by voice vote and signed it for distribution to the parties.
A reconvened hearing on July 8, 2026 ordered a new election in the election contest involving William Vess and directed that all three candidates be placed on the Nov. 3, 2026 general-election ballot. The presiding officer announced the decision at 11:00 a.m. and moved to approve the written order, which the panel approved by voice vote and prepared to sign and distribute to the parties.
The presiding officer said, "We are reconvening the hearing from 07/08/2026 regarding the election contest of William Vess related to the Fayette County Republican Executive Committee plateau district seat" and moved to "approve the proposed order that we reviewed and sign." Counsel seconded the motion; when the chair called for a vote, members responded "Aye." Counsel additionally asked the record to show that a named official listed in the record was not present and did not participate. The Chair said the legal reasoning for the decision is in the written document and that copies would be provided to the parties before the proceeding was adjourned.
The panel and counsel clarified that both seats referenced in the contest are subject to the new election, not just one. The order, as announced, directs placement of all three candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot for the general election. The panel moved to adjourn after arranging for signatures and service of the order to the parties.
