Brandenburg v. Hurst

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Reversing.

This is a contest of the election of sheriff of Lee County. On the face of the returns Robert Brandenburg, Democrat, received 1508 votes and Zach T. Hnrst, Republican, received 1503. Hurst filed tbe contest upon tbe ground that a number of illegal votes bad been cast for bis opponent. He asked a recount of tbe ballots by tbe court. Tbe contestee filed a counter-contest upon tbe same ground, and in addition charged tbe violation of tbe Corrupt Practice Act by bis opponent. Upon a recount tbe circuit court found that Brandenburg was entitled…