CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Some county officials are questioning whether voters should be allowed to cast one straight-ticket vote in November for both a special U.S. Senate election and the general election races.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Some county officials are questioning whether voters should be allowed to cast one straight-ticket vote in November for both a special U.S. Senate election and the general election races.
Candidates in both elections will appear on the same ballot.
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper says allowing one vote in two different elections could be challenged in court. Carper sent a letter to Secretary of State Natalie Tennant on Tuesday voicing his concerns.
Wood County Clerk Jamie Six also is concerned. He says officials should make sure the voting procedure complies with the law now instead of waiting for a court challenge after the election.
Tennant spokesman Jake Glance says the secretary of state and her staff are confident in the planned procedure.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Some county officials are questioning whether voters should be allowed to cast one straight-ticket vote in November for both a special U.S. Senate election and the general election races.
Candidates in both elections will appear on the same ballot.
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper says allowing one vote in two different elections could be challenged in court. Carper sent a letter to Secretary of State Natalie Tennant on Tuesday voicing his concerns.
Wood County Clerk Jamie Six also is concerned. He says officials should make sure the voting procedure complies with the law now instead of waiting for a court challenge after the election.
Tennant spokesman Jake Glance says the secretary of state and her staff are confident in the planned procedure.
