New Hanover County Completes Ballot Count Count

In New Hanover County, officials are in the process of counting uncounted ballots from the recent general election, including over 1,900 absentee and provisional ballots. Initial unofficial results indicate projected winners for the County Commission and Board of Education, but the final outcomes may shift as these ballots are tallied. Commissioner Dane Scalise has filed a protest, claiming irregularities in the counting process and asserting that some ballots should have been counted by Election Night according to state law. The Board of Elections is committed to reviewing every valid ballot, with a meeting scheduled for Friday to certify the results. Concerns about the counting process and communication have been raised, leading to calls for improved transparency. The board aims to ensure all ballots are counted in compliance with regulations and is preparing to finalize the election results soon.