Alexander County Candidate For District Court Judge Has Candidacy Challenged…Story Updated

Some Election intrigue came to light on Friday.

Alexander County Board of Elections Director Patrick Wike released information regarding a Notice of Candidate Challenge Hearing regarding the candidacy of Melissa Stewart for District Court Judge in the District 32.

Stewart said in an email on Friday that the candidate challenge was filed by a friend of her opponent.

She said she is a lifelong resident of Alexander County and looks forward to defending herself.

On December 22, 2023 the NC State Board of Elections appointed a 5 member multi-county board of elections panel to conduct a hearing in regards to the candidacy of Melissa Stewart for the Office of NC District Court Judge District 32 Seat 3. The following members were appointed to the panel:
 
Alan Carpenter, Iredell County Board of Elections
Ginky Torres , Iredell County Board of Elections
Jason Abernathy , Iredell County Board of Elections
Jameka Haynes , Iredell County Board of Elections
Nancy K. Sharpe, Alexander County Board of Elections
 
The State Board selected Alan Carpenter to chair the panel.
 
The hearing will commence Thursday December 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Iredell County Commissioners Meeting Room located at 200 South Center Street Statesville 28677.