Complaint accuses local NC elections board member of finance crime
A complaint has been filed against a Cumberland County elections board member, Brenda 'Bree' Eldridge, alleging a campaign finance law violation through a $25,000 contribution to the county's GOP. The complaint claims Eldridge used money from anonymous donors, which is a felony in North Carolina if the contribution exceeds $10,000.
A complaint has been filed against Cumberland County elections board member Brenda 'Bree' Eldridge. The complaint alleges Eldridge violated campaign finance law by making a $25,000 contribution to the county GOP using anonymous donor funding. The contribution was for a speaking fee at a 2022 meeting featuring Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. Longtime North Carolina elections watchdog Bob Hall submitted the complaint to the state Board of Elections. Hall cites affidavits and financial reports as evidence, alleging a straw donor scheme. Eldridge and the Cumberland County GOP deny the allegations, calling them a 'partisan smear campaign'. A second complaint seeks the removal of the Cumberland County Board of Elections chair, Linda Devore, over alleged misconduct.
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