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Voters in Kanawha County Town Cast Ballots in Wrong District

Numerous residents in a Charleston-area town have been voting in the wrong state Senate district for the past four years.

Based on county precinct maps, Malden should be split into two precincts, Precinct 123 and Precinct 115. But Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick confirmed to The Charleston Gazette-Mail that most Malden residents have been placed in Precinct 117, with registrations spanning back to 2012.

It is unclear how many registered voters in Malden have voted in the wrong race over the past four years.

Delegate Larry Rowe of Kanawha County estimates there are nearly 600 people who live in Malden.

The county is not sure how the error occurred. McCormick says it could stem from the consolidation of precinct lines as populations have shrunk in the eastern part of Kanawha County.

Kanawha County Clerk Waives Fees for Flood Victims

Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick and some of her staff are trying to help flood victims and absorbing some of the expense they might face.

McCormick said in a news release that as a result of the June 23 flooding, people aren’t being charged for copies of deeds for affected properties. As of this week, 29 people have received copies of deeds at no expense.

Fees for copies of birth and marriage certificates are also being waived for flood victims. Those who purchased certificates already can receive reimbursement by visiting the county clerk’s office.

The service will be available for the next several weeks. Flood victims must provide identification and proof of residency to obtain the records.

Kanawha Official: More Voters Cast Ballots in Wrong District

The Kanawha County clerk says an additional 513 registered voters may have cast their ballots in the wrong district.

The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that the total number of voters who may have voted in the wrong district is now close to 1,000.

Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick says Precinct 240 voters in the latest case may have been voting in District 35 instead of District 36 since 2012.

Two of the general election races in those districts were decided by less than 50 votes. One Democratic primary race was decided by about 100 votes.

The Kanawha County Clerk and the Kanawha County Assessor’s offices have drawn maps to correct the problem for the 2016 general election.

Tab for 35th House District Ballot Reprint Will Be $37,000

Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick says reprinting ballots to include a Republican House of Delegates candidate will cost $37,000.

McCormick told media outlets 50,800 ballots will be reprinted after a Supreme Court decision Wednesday. The ruling requires adding Marie Sprouse-McDavid’s name. New ballots will be sent to 103 people already sent absentee ballots.

In August, election commissioners denied Republicans’ request to fill the 35th District ballot after GOP Del. Suzette Raines withdrew.

Raines cited her mother’s death in March and the end of her engagement. She’s completing her term.

State Democrats sued Raines, alleging she doesn’t live where she claims and didn’t complete certain paperwork.

The ruling says Secretary of State Natalie Tennant and state election commissioners misinterpreted election laws by letting Raines withdraw without filling the ballot opening.

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