Broadhurst v. City of Myrtle Beach Election Commission

BURNETT, Justice:

This is an appeal from an election protest. Respondent City of Myrtle Beach Election Commission (Election Commission) denied -the protest. The circuit court reversed, granting the protest and ordering a new election on a limited basis. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Appellant/Respondent Broadhurst (Broadhurst), Respondent/Appellant Cain (Cain), and Respondent Chestnut (Chestnut) were candidates in a three-way runoff election for two seats on the Myrtle Beach City Council. At the November 16, 1999, election, voters were permitted to vote for two candidates. 1 After…