July 2, 2012
LaRita Stokes was elected Ward 3 councilwoman in a special election early in 2012, then had her election overturned for voting irregularities in the summer.
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Ward 3 Voter Rolls, Votes Don’t Match Up
JFP Jacob Fuller has discovered discrepancies in Ward 3 vote counts, leaving election officials pointing at each other.
Cooper-Stokes Still the Ward 3 Rep
LaRita Cooper-Stokes has kept her Ward 3 city council seat after a third election and a trial
Cooper-Stokes v. Jackson IV
LaRita Cooper-Stokes and Joyce Jackson will square off July 24 for the Ward 3 City Council seat again.
Stokes Appealing to Supremes
LaRita Stokes won a Jackson City Council seat, only to have the election overturned. Now, she's appealing.
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