Begley v. Wooton

CLAY, Commissioner.

In the last primary election to select the Republican nominee for County Judge of Leslie County appellee Wooton was certified the winner by a plurality of something over 200 votes. This election contest suit was filed by appellant on the grounds appel-lee had bought votes and had made public statements in violation of the Corrupt Practices Act. KRS Chapter 123 (particularly KRS 123.040). The special trial judge upheld the election upon a finding that appellant had failed to prove his charges of bribery by substantial 'credible evidence, and upon a determination that…