GrahamCountyBoardofElections

Precinct judges named

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Robbinsville – Ahead of two municipal contests rapidly approaching in Graham County, the local board of elections announced its selections for officials at the four precincts Monday.
The Graham County Board of Elections met for the first time since its unanimous reappointment Monday. From left are Teresa Eller, secretary; Lowell Crisp, member; Billy Ditmore, member; Juanita Colvard, chair; and Keith Rogers, vice chair. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Graham County Board of Elections met for the first time since its unanimous reappointment Monday. From left are Teresa Eller, secretary; Lowell Crisp, member; Billy Ditmore, member; Juanita Colvard, chair; and Keith Rogers, vice chair. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Municipal races cemented

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Robbinsville – It has been a very productive stretch recently for the Graham County Board of Elections. Finally cozy in its offices at the Graham County Community Building (196 Knight St.
An unidentified worker looks over the floor of a bathroom that has been closed for remodeling at the Graham County Community Building. A pipe burst around the remodel overnight Friday, causing the county offices to close. As of Tuesday, the offices have not reopened. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

An unidentified worker looks over the floor of a bathroom that has been closed for remodeling at the Graham County Community Building. A pipe burst around the remodel overnight Friday, causing the county offices to close. As of Tuesday, the offices have not reopened. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Pipe leak floods Graham County offices

Randy Foster
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Robbinsville – A construction error led to a water line break and major flooding Friday at the Graham County Community Building on Knight Street, forcing county offices to close temporarily.
The Graham County Board of Elections sifts through ballots from the Nov. 8 election Friday, during a requested hand-to-eye recount in the race for the second seat on the Graham County Board of Education. Clockwise from top are board chair Juanita Colvard; board members Beefy Rogers and Teresa Eller; poll workers Tracy Jenkins and Lorna Sellers, who tallied the recount; local election director Teresa Garland; and board members Billy Ditmore and Lowell Crisp. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

The Graham County Board of Elections sifts through ballots from the Nov. 8 election Friday, during a requested hand-to-eye recount in the race for the second seat on the Graham County Board of Education. Clockwise from top are board chair Juanita Colvard; board members Beefy Rogers and Teresa Eller; poll workers Tracy Jenkins and Lorna Sellers, who tallied the recount; local election director Teresa Garland; and board members Billy Ditmore and Lowell Crisp. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Dinschel officially wins school board seat

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 9, 2022
Robbinsville – Almost a month after the general election, all of the local races have been officially decided. Who would fill the second seat on the Graham County Board of Education has been in limbo since Nov.

Dinschel wins recount

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 2, 2022
Robbinsville – There’s still one step left before the second Graham County Board of Education seat from the Nov. 8 ballot is set in stone. Clark “Chip” Carringer convincingly won the public’s opinion over three weeks ago, as his re-election bid garnered 2,368 votes.

Dinschel wins 2nd school board seat

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Robbinsville – Yogi Berra once quipped, "It ain't over till it's over." Both Debra "Hank" Dinschel – a Republican – and Maria Shook (D) collectively held their breath as the Graham County Board of Elections presented 15 different ballots at Nov. 17's provisional meeting.

Voting begins today

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Robbinsville – It is really no surprise that a lot of eyes are on the Graham County Board of Elections at the moment. The board just struck down the first of eight voter challenges filed by Lake Santeetlah council member Diana Simon.

First voter challenge evidentiary hearing set

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Robbinsville – The first of two voter challenges pertaining to the outcome of the 2021 Town of Lake Santeetlah election results has been set. John and Tina Emerson will be challenged at a 9 a.m. hearing Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Graham County Community Building, 196 Knight St.