Tight race in Ward 1 leads to recount

CALGARY- A tight race in Ward 1 has led the city’s returning officer to call for a recount.

Ward Sutherland narrowly defeated fellow candidate Chris Harper, by only 85 votes. Counts in the early morning hours determined that Sutherland had 8,724 votes, compared to Harper’s 8,639.

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Returning officer Barb Clifford says they will recount the ballots, beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

Ward 1 was an open race, after long-time city councillor Dale Hodges decided not to seek re-election.