BCEC admits violating FOIA over recount, Patriot emails reveal political push for paper ballots

The Baxter County Election Commission’s decision to conduct a recount and audit of the May 9 election appears to have been made through a series of unofficial and undocumented meetings spanning the length of a year and a half. Following an Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for meeting minutes surrounding the commission’s decision…

ByChris FultonMay 16, 20230Comments

Elections Feature Government

Election Commissioners drag feet in turning over election data

The two new Republican Commissioners for the Baxter County Election Commission are lagging to fulfill their public pledges of transparency. Newly elected in February, both commissioners were Ozark Patriot picks. Following Tuesday’s election, both Republican Commissioners Bill Andres and Lynn Weaver repeatedly pushed off turning over documented elections results to the Observer and other members…

ByChris FultonMay 12, 20230Comments

Elections Government News

Election chairwoman stresses early voting is only available at courthouse

Baxter County Election Commission Chairwoman Lynne Weaver issued a statement to media on Tuesday that early voting is only available at the Baxter County Courthouse in Mountain Home Tuesday May 2 through Monday May 8, excluding weekends. The polls are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. during these days. "Citizens are trying to vote…

ByAlison FultonMay 4, 20230Comments

Elections Government

Early voting schedules for millage election

The Baxter County Election Commission issued the following public notice: NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS OF BAXTER COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the below named school district(s) (the “District”) will be held on May 9, 2023 . CALICO…

ByChris FultonMay 3, 20230Comments

Elections Government

Early voting for millage election begins at 8 a.m.

The Baxter County Election Commission issued the following public notice: NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS OF BAXTER COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the below named school district(s) (the “District”) will be held on May 9, 2023 . CALICO…

ByChris FultonMay 2, 20230Comments

Elections Government

Early voting starts tomorrow

The Baxter County Election Commission issued the following public notice: NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS OF BAXTER COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the below named school district(s) (the “District”) will be held on May 9, 2023 . CALICO…

ByChris FultonMay 1, 20230Comments

Elections Government

Notice of annual school election issued by Baxter County Election Commission

The Baxter County Election Commission issued the following public notice: NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS OF BAXTER COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the below named school district(s) (the “District”) will be held on May 9, 2023 . CALICO…

ByAlison FultonApril 28, 20230Comments

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Poll workers wanted in Baxter County

The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners is seeking county residents that may be interested in becoming a poll worker for upcoming county elections. Poll workers must: Be a qualified elector Be able to read & write English Be a resident of the precinct Poll workers must not: Be guilty of violating any election law…

ByAlison FultonMarch 21, 20230Comments

Elections Feature News

Three to face off for Mountain Home’s School Board position 6 seat

Election season is once again upon us. The filing period for all school board positions up for election closed at noon yesterday. Three will vie for Mountain Home Public School's Board of Education position 6 seat. Scott R. Bryant, Stewart Rogers, and Scott Booth will all appear on the ballot for voters inside the Mountain…

ByAlison FultonMarch 2, 20230Comments

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BC Election Commissioners found to have violated election law by State Election Commission

A recent investigation by state investigators with the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners has concluded that members of the Baxter County Election Commission violated state election laws during 2022’s primary season. The State Board of Election Commissioners (SBEC) opened an investigation into the Baxter County Election Commission (BCEC) after a complaint was filed by…

ByChris FultonJanuary 13, 20230Comments

BCEC admits violating FOIA over recount, Patriot emails reveal political push for paper ballots

Election Commissioners drag feet in turning over election data

Election chairwoman stresses early voting is only available at courthouse

Early voting schedules for millage election

Early voting for millage election begins at 8 a.m.

Early voting starts tomorrow

Notice of annual school election issued by Baxter County Election Commission

Poll workers wanted in Baxter County

Three to face off for Mountain Home’s School Board position 6 seat

BC Election Commissioners found to have violated election law by State Election Commission

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