In general, back tracking on the results of an election (even when everyone isn't thrilled with the results) is not a good idea. It undermines the election process and parents will lose faith in your group. A few other comments: Not sure why the principal is playing such a big role in the election process. The principal should be supporting the election in general and not getting too involved -- not sure what the principal even meant when she said the person won "by default.'' Also, were the two officers who quit newly elected? Perhaps they can reconsider resigning their posts -- that could go a long way in helping the organization move forward. If the newly elected PTO president was elected in a fair manner, the other new officers might consider helping this person -- and therefore helping your whole organization -- get beyond this and start moving forward.