1/ These county officials found a missing ballot box in Texas last month.
The box changed the results of a $569 million bond election. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
The box changed the results of a $569 million bond election. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
2/ After multiple recounts, a bond proposal to build two new high school buildings in Midland has failed by 26 votes.
It’s the fourth — and what officials hope is the final — result of the November election. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
It’s the fourth — and what officials hope is the final — result of the November election. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
3/ Originally, county officials counted electronic votes and thought the proposal passed by 18 votes.
However, a week later, officials included mail-in votes in the tally, which showed that the proposal failed by 25 votes. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
However, a week later, officials included mail-in votes in the tally, which showed that the proposal failed by 25 votes. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
4/ A special PAC then called for a manual recount using only paper ballots.
That recount showed that the proposal had passed by 11 votes. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
That recount showed that the proposal had passed by 11 votes. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
5/ But then, a Midland elections staffer found a missing box of 836 votes. After staffers conducted another recount, the bond failed Friday for a second time.
This means that Midland ISD will not receive the authority to build two new high schools. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
This means that Midland ISD will not receive the authority to build two new high schools. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
6/6 Political groups on both sides of the bond vote will now ask the Midland County judge to cement the most recent results so all sides can “go forward.”
County officials hope the latest version of final results should finally lay the issue to rest. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
County officials hope the latest version of final results should finally lay the issue to rest. bit.ly/2tx8x6r
