Election Board Re-Hires McBride

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By Rob Dew

Story Created: Jan 16, 2013 at 8:53 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 16, 2013 at 8:53 PM EDT

Richland Co. (WOLO)-- The embattled former Richland County Election Commission DIrector has a new job, and its with the Election Commission.

At a meeting Wednesday afternoon, the board named Lillian McBride as Director of Voter Registration and Absentee Ballots.

McBride stepped down as the board's director following a firestorm of criticism following November's elections.

The board also announced the formation of a four member search committee to narrow down candidates to replace McBride as board director

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