Whitley County Grand Jury reports no election issues

The Whitley County Grand Jury has found no legal issues concerning the recent May Primary Election in Whitley County, according to its monthly report issued Monday.

Pursuant to applicable law, the grand jury reviewed the reports of the various precinct officers, the election commission and the county court clerk regarding the Primary Election, which was conducted on May 16, 2023.

“After reviewing all the reports and information furnished to the grand jury, the grand jury found no information which would warrant further investigation, nor evidence of wrongdoing or abuse of the election process during the last election,” according to the report.

“The grand jury concludes that to the extent of the information provided to the grand jury, it appears that the election was conducted in a lawful and legal manner with no further inquiry being required,” the report continued.

State law requires the grand jury to issue such a report after each regularly scheduled election.