Reyes v. Cuming

OPINION

WEISBERG, Judge.

Marco A. (Tony) Reyes appeals from the trial court’s ruling upholding a contested election. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse and remand with directions to set aside the election.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Reyes and Clyde Cuming were candidates for a seat on the Yuma County Board of Supervisors at the November 1996 general election. After the ballots were counted, excluding absentee ballots, Reyes led Cuming 1320 votes to 1169 votes. After 1210 absentee ballots were added to the totals, Cuming led Reyes 1861 to 1838. As a result, the Yuma County Board of…