Anson Elections in Chaos Again | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Anson County’s elections office is in turmoil again as acting director Gerald Poplin, appointed just weeks ago, can no longer serve due to a medical emergency—marking the county’s fourth elections director in under a year with November midterms looming. Chaos deepens as three board members accuse fellow member Ross Streater of making a physical threat against Poplin, who reported the incident but didn’t pursue charges; Streater later claimed he was threatened by Poplin’s comment that he was sent “to take care of people like him.” While Poplin hasn’t resigned, state officials are stepping in…