The Cabarrus Compass

The Cabarrus Compass

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.

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Chris Miller
Nov 14, 2025
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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.

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