Weston County

The previous clerk was accused of counting error-riddled ballots and refusing to acknowledge the mistake.

Becky Hadlock still faces charges in two other cases for her conduct before and during the 2024 general election.

Hadlock’s resignation comes after she was charged with two felonies for her conduct related to the 2024 general election.

The two new charges stem from Hadlock’s conduct surrounding the 2024 general election.

Becky Hadlock faces a misdemeanor charge for failing to appear before the legislative subcommittee in September.

That’s after the governor concluded a similar investigation into Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock in May that found her actions in 2024 didn’t add up to “willful negligence.”

Lawmakers subpoenaed Clerk Becky Hadlock to testify on ballot misprints in three 2024 races, which led to hand recounts. Hadlock told the subcommittee she had a scheduling conflict.

The panel will hear testimony and produce a report on incorrect ballots used in Weston County for three 2024 races.

Back in December, nine qualified county electors submitted a verified complaint to the governor seeking Clerk Becky Hadlock’s removal for misconduct and/or malfeasance in the office.

Gray said his investigation found that Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock’s oversight of the November election amounted to misconduct.