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County attorney calls on state attorney to investigate Seminole County elections supervisor

Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Christopher Anderson (WFTV/WFTV)

SANFORD, Fla. — 9 Investigates learned Tuesday that Seminole County’s county attorney has called on the state attorney to investigate Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson.

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In a letter, the county detailed concerns about Anderson, who is up for reelection this year.

The letter accused Anderson of putting his name on sample ballots and other signage near polling places.

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The same concerns were also forwarded to Florida’s Division of Elections.

Anderson said in a statement to 9 Investigates that the logo is used as a watermark to identify his office’s official documents.

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So far, the county has not received a response from the state attorney or the Division of Elections.

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Karla Ray

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Karla Ray anchors Eyewitness News This Morning on Saturday and Sundays, and is an investigative reporter for the 9 Investigates unit.

Jason Kelly

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Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

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