State Auditor Dave Boliek has called for James Yokeley to resign from his position as Chair of the Surry County Board of Elections following Yokeley’s recent arrest and ongoing investigation. Boliek stated that the situation has distracted from the board’s election management duties.
“The arrest and investigation of the Surry County Board of Elections Chair is very disturbing,” Boliek said in a statement published by the Office of the State Auditor. “This matter distracts from election management in Surry County and must be addressed quickly and directly.” Boliek added that accountability is essential, saying, “Our office is built on holding individuals accountable. He needs to resign, and Surry County needs a new Board of Elections Chair. If he doesn’t resign, I’ll be requesting the State Board take action today to remove him as Chair.”
The State Board of Elections has not yet announced what steps it will take regarding Yokeley’s position.
