Harl Oneal v. Mrs. T. C. Simpson

This appeal arises from a contest of the general election of November 4, 1975 filed by Harl ONeal, the Democratic nominee for the office of Supervisor, District No. 1, Quitman County. Mrs. T. C. Simpson qualified as an independent candidate in the general election following the defeat of her husband, who was the incumbent supervisor, by ONeal in the Democratic primary. Mrs. Simpson was declared the winner by a margin of twelve (12) votes out of nine hundred forty-two (942) votes cast and was certified to the Secretary of State by the Quitman County Election Commission as such. She has occupied the office of Supervisor since January, 1976.