Ellsworth City Council Recount Requested

The City of Ellsworth has received a request for a recount of the November 3rd City Council election.

The official results were

City Council - Top 2 Elected to 3-year terms

1. Casey Hanson - 1903
2. Robert Grant Sr. - 1808
3. Tiffany Dilda-Gaspar - 1801
4. Nancy Smith - 1704

Because the margin of victory between 2nd and 3rd place is just 7 votes, the City of Ellsworth will pay for the recount.

According to the City of Ellsworth

The City will now follow the procedures outlined in its Charter and applicable election requirements to establish a timeline for the recount. The newly elected City Council members will be sworn in following the completion of the recount process. A date has not yet been established, and the City will share additional information as soon as the timeline is confirmed.

Under the applicable recount provisions, the margin of votes between the candidates means the cost of the recount will be covered by the City.

The City remains committed to ensuring an accurate and transparent election process and appreciates the public’s patience as these procedures are completed. We will share additional information regarding dates and procedures as soon as these items are confirmed.