Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Franklin County Republican Chairman says that authority to declare a candidate ineligible does not lie with him. Meanwhile, Democratic Party challengers say they are considering their options. The Democratic Party’s written challenge to the eligibility of Stephen Everett  as a candidate for the Franklin County Pct. 3 Commissioner’s seat was issued Sept. 24. For more information, see the Oct. 11 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.