Press Release - 11/15/2013 - Heart Walk, American Heart Association
Lee Woodward
From:Kristin Edwards
Sent:Friday, November 15, 2013 12:02 PM
Subject:City of Huntsville Ward 2 Recount Complete - press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Kristin Edwards, TRMC
Deputy City Secretary
The City of Huntsville completed a recount of the November 5, 2013 Ward 2 general election at 10:45 am this
morning. No changes were found in vote count from any of the related boxes.
The unofficial election results were canvassed by the City Council at a special session on November 14, which declared
incumbent City Councilmember Tish Humphrey the winner of the Ward 2 race. Per the Texas Election Code, no canvass
of the recount is required unless there is a change in vote tally.
The candidates and their appointed representatives, the members of the recount teams, Mayor Mac Woodward, City
Secretary Lee Woodward, and Walker County Tax Assessor/Collector and County election official Diana McRae were
present for the recount. The recount petition was received by the City from candidate Kendall Scudder on November 8,
2013, and all proceedings were held in accordance with the Texas Election Code.
“I am so appreciative of the willingness of our community to aid in the election process when called upon,” Woodward
said. “Last year, as the recount was for an at-large election, we worked with a significantly larger group of excellent
recounters and watchers.
“However, with this recount covering only one ward, only a fraction of the assistance was needed, and the entire process
was carried out in a couple of hours.”
The November 5, 2013 general and special elections for the City were conducted by Walker County per a joint election
agreement and election services contract with the City of Huntsville, and the County serves as the custodian of the ballots
for the election.
The City of Huntsville wishes to thank the recount teams, the candidates and their representatives, and Mrs. McRae for
their willingness to participate.
For questions, please contact City Secretary Lee Woodward at 936-291-5403 or lwoodward@huntsvilletx.gov.
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