May 13, 2019
Robert B. Cordle, Chair

Dr. Stella E. Anderson, Secretary

T. Jeff Carmon III, Member

Ken Raymond, Member

David C. Black, Member
Dear Chairman Cordle, Secretary Anderson, and Members:
This letter gives notice of my resignation as general counsel, effective
close of business on May 31st. No member sought my departure.
Choices shape democracy, and yours have outsized effect in our State.
This agency serves voters best when it chooses accountability over
complacency, people over partisanship, and the future over our past. These
serious times require nothing less, as you confront real and growing threats to
elections security, public trust, and the democratic process.
It has been an honor to serve our State, and a joy to do so alongside
skilled civil servants and the many advocates, lawmakers, prosecutors, and
journalists with whom our agency shares a common purpose in furthering
transparent and accountable government.
Sincerely,
Josh Lawson
General Counsel
Cc:

Former Chairs
Joshua D. Malcolm
J. Anthony Penry
A. Grant Whitney Jr.
Joshua B. Howard

Legal Division Counsel (2014-present)
Joal Broun
John Bruce
Kathy Edwards
Emily Lippolis
Brian LiVecchi
Katelyn Love
Sue Lundberg
George McCue
David Smyth
Kelly Quick Tornow
Lindsey Wakely
Don Wright