Anson County Board of Elections
Coverage of Anson County Board of Elections in the Nexus archive.
- State board of elections invests in Anson County after director resigns
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is investing in Anson County following the resignation of its elections director. Gerald Poplin, a former Stanly County elections board member, has been appointed to oversee operations while the state addresses issues like mismanagement and conflicts over pay discrepancies.
- NC auditor’s liaison advised county elections board members on how to fire directors
Dallas Woodhouse, an employee in the state auditor’s office, provided Republican members of county elections boards in New Hanover and Anson counties with a step-by-step guide on firing their executive directors. The guidance, revealed through a public records request by American Oversight, included templates and instructions for justifying terminations to state elections officials.
- Turmoil at Anson County Board of Elections as director resigns
Anson County Board of Elections director Neva Helms resigned citing unsafe conditions and incompatible responsibilities. Her resignation follows a tense meeting with a local candidate and an ongoing investigation by the North Carolina State Board of Elections into the incident and other allegations.