Cole v. Town of Atlantic Beach Election Commission

This case involves a dispute over the results of a town council election in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, held on November 3, 2009. Carolyn Cole and Windy Price (collectively, Appellants) appeal the circuit court order affirming the Town of Atlantic Beach Municipal Election Commission’s (MEC) decision to de-certify and order a new election for two Atlantic Beach Town Councilmember positions. We reverse.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This Court has unfortunately become familiar with the Town of Atlantic Beach’s municipal elections, and the disputes that inevitably accompany them. 1 Before framing…