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Circuit Court Judge [[Nicholas Geeker]] ordered the election's canvassing board to investigate the allegations. The canvassing board, which consisted of County Judge [[George J. Roark III|George "Jim" Roark III]], [[Escambia County Board of County Commissioners|Escambia County Commission]] chairman [[Kenneth Kelson]], and [[Escambia County Supervisor of Elections|Supervisor of Elections]] [[Joe Oldmixon]], performed a recount confirming the election results. They also clarified that it was the Supervisor of Elections, not the City of Pensacola, who had authority and responsibility for determining the eligibility of electors.
Blanck voluntarily dismissed his suit on [[December 13]].
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