The Beaufort County Board of Elections was notified on Tuesday, August 13th, of the passing of Commissioner and Candidate Don Wilkinson of the Town of Washington Park.  § 163-294.4 (b) dictates that if the number of candidates falls below the number of seats open for election, then the Board is to reopening a filing period for that particular contest. In this case, four candidates remain with five seats open.

 

The Beaufort County Board of Elections will reopen the filing period for the contest of Commissioner for the Town of Washington Park starting at 8:00 am on Monday, August 19th, 2013 and will close the filing period at 5:00 pm on Friday, August 23rd, 2013. This is only for Washington Park Commissioner and does not include the office of Mayor or any other contests in any other municipalities in Beaufort County.

 

For further information, or questions, please feel free to call 252-946-2321 or email beaufort.boe@co.beaufort.nc.us.