Henderson v. Carter

On March 5, 1927, a primary election was held in the city of Phoenix to nominate candidates for the office of city commissioner to fill two vacancies about to occur. Standing for such nominations were the following four candidates: O. L. Maddox, Luke W. Henderson, B. F. Carter, and J. E. God-win. According to the canvass of the primary election returns, which was made by the city commission on March 9th, the total vote cast was 3,282, of which Maddox received 1,727, Henderson 1,641, Carter 1,603, and Godwin 1,557. The city commission thereupon declared Maddox duly elected commissioner, and,…