Human Error Leads To County Voters Participating In Gainesboro Election

Candidates for Gainesboro Aldermen have until the beginning of next week to challenge the certification of the August election after the state acknowledged human error in balloting.

Voters in the Jackson County Utility District precinct receive either a city or county ballot depending on their address. Jackson County Election Administrator Drew McMillan said between 9 and 14 voters received a city ballot by mistake. The state recognized the error but instructed Jackson County election officials to go ahead and certify the results.

A total of four candidates finished between 99 and 104 votes in the August 4th election, a race for three seats on the Board of Aldermen.

McMillan said protocols are being put in place to ensure the error does not happen in the future.