WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement urging St. Lucie County, Florida, election officials to ensure a proper count of all early ballots:
“The voters of Florida’s 18th Congressional District deserve to have their ballots counted properly. Congressman Allen West has asked election officials in St. Lucie County to count all early voting ballots, and I strongly urge them to do so in order to erase any existing concerns about irregularities in the tabulation process,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.
“This is not about any one candidate. It is about preserving and protecting the integrity of our democratic system. Regardless of the outcome, voters have the right to know the process was fair and that the results accurately reflect their will.”