Who can challenge the validity of an election?
If the validity of an election of a member of an elected authority or the member’s right to hold the seat is contested, or the validity of a vote on a bylaw or question is contested, the issue may be raised before the Court of Queen’s Bench. See section 126 of the Local Authorities Election Act. The issue may be raised by: – • A candidate, • The elected authority, • Any elector if the right to sit is by acclamation or contested on the grounds that a member of the elected authority is ineligible, disqualified or has forfeited the member’s seat since the election, or • An elector who gave or tendered their vote at the election.
