City councillor safe as court dismisses election challenge

The District Court has dismissed the legal challenge against the election of an Adelaide City Councillor – allowing the Electoral Commission to send suspect ballot papers to the Government for investigation.

Suspect city council election votes to be investigated

Acting Electoral Commissioner David Gully says he will send suspect ballot papers from last year’s council by-election to government investigators, who may refer allegations to police.

Town Hall. Photo: Nat Rogers/InDaily

City councillor faces legal challenge over election

Unsuccessful Adelaide City Council candidate Kelly Henderson has launched legal proceedings against the election of Sandy Verschoor, InDaily can reveal.