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Hancock Wins Ward 3 Alderman Seat In Litchfield

Tue, 03 May 2011 09:40:52 CDT
(Hillsboro)--A discovery recount for the Alderman Ward 3 Race in Litchfield was held Tuesday at the Historic Courthouse. Ward 3 candidate David Sumpter filed a petition for the recount of North Litchfield Number 2 precinct last Wednesday.

According to Montgomery County Clerk and Recorder Sandy Leitheiser, 153 ballots were cast in North Litchfield Number 2. The recount showed that no changes were discovered since election day, making challenger Tim Hancock the winner of the Ward Three Alderman seat by one vote.