Staff members being "overwhelmed" with absentee ballot issues and using a new voting system for the first time "conspired" to delay a final count of Newton County votes in the June 9 election, the elections board chairman said.
'Overwhelmed' staff, new system helped delay June 9 Newton vote
Elections board chairman believes county will be prepared for future elections
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