Leach v. Johnson

On December 4, 1972, the appellant, Duane T. Leach, filed a petition for the contest of an election to the office of State’s Attorney, Pope County. Appellant was the candidate for the Republican Party. Appellee, Dolores J. Johnson, was tire candidate for the Democratic Party.

The official canvass of votes found that appellee received 1,112 votes and appellant, 1,111. Appellant requested a discovery recount, and the recount showed that appellant did receive a greater total vote than the appellee. The discovery recount involved Golconda Poll 2 and Golconda Poll 1. For Poll 2 the recount…