ELIZABETHTON âAfter serving 18 years as a member of the Carter County Election Commission, Millard Garland stepped down at the end of 2020.
Since last yearâs presidential election was one of the most controversial in the history of the United States, some may wonder if that controversy might have had something to do with Garlandâs decision to leave the board. He is quick to say that was not the case. As has been the case fordfor all 18 years of his service, last yearâs election went smoothly in Carter County, without difficulty and controversy, even though there were. As usual,. A few write-in campaigns.