A circuit court judge has vacated the results of the city of Tuscaloosa’s District 7 City Council results, clearing the path for a special election to determine who will hold this seat.
Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Vance issued his decision Thursday, less than a week after final summary judgment arguments were submitted by attorneys for incumbent Councilor Sonya McKinstry and political newcomer Cassius Lanier, who won by 28 votes.
Days after her defeat, McKinstry filed a legal challenge to the election citing Lanier’s legal eligibility to hold the office based on his prior felony convictions and asked the court to name her the winner.
Tuscaloosa runoff election results for districts 1 and 6 certified
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Tuscaloosa voters choose John Faile, Matthew Wilson in runoff election
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For votes in Tuscaloosa’s districts 1 and 6, there is work still to be done.
A runoff election for the City Council in these districts is Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The locations are the same as those during the general municipal election on March 2.
For District 1 voters, ballots can be cast at the Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation (TDOT) Building Auditorium at 1000 28th Ave.
In District 6, voters will go to the Belk Activity Center at 2101 Bowers Park Drive.
Winners will be sworn into office May 17.
District 1
In District 1, where 19% of qualified electors cast ballots in the March 2 municipal election, voters will select one of two City Council newcomers to replace outgoing Councilwoman Phyllis W. Odom, who opted not to seek re-election.