Poole Wins Mount Pleasant Commissioner Seat on Coin Flip

A tied 84–84 race between Elizabeth “Liz” Poole and incumbent William Meadows was decided by chance at the Board of Elections canvass.

Cabarrus County Board of Elections Chair Jay White tosses the coin to determine the Mount Pleasant winner. Photo courtesy of Cabarrus County Republican Party.

A Mount Pleasant election literally came down to a flip of a coin — and it changed the outcome of the 2025 municipal races.