Livingston County Election Board 6-17-2026

The Livingston County Election Board held a hearing on June 17, 2026, to address an objection to the nomination papers of an independent candidate for the office of state's attorney in the upcoming November general election. The meeting focused primarily on procedural and legal arguments regarding the validity of the objection petition filed by David Rice against candidate Anthony Tomkiewicz. Key issues discussed included whether the objector properly stated his interest in the petition, the number of valid signatures required for ballot access given the unique circumstances of the candidate's late appointment, and the applicability of election code provisions such as dual circulation restrictions. The board also addressed a motion for recusal of a board member due to perceived bias, ultimately deciding to seek a third member appointment to maintain an odd number of voting members. No direct procurement or contracting matters were discussed during this meeting. The board recessed to await the appointment of the third member and to allow time for review before making a final decision on the motions.