In re Judicial Review by Republican Candidates for Election

MORRIS, Chief Judge.

Petitioners first contend that the State Board of Elections was without jurisdiction and authority to declare portions of the Clay County General Election void and order a new election for some of the offices on its own motion without an election contest having been filed with it. The record does not indicate that any challenge or complaint had been lodged with the County Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of 8 N.C.A.C. 2 et seq., and we assume that none had been. It is clear from the record that the hearing was had on the State Board’s own motion. The notice…