Marksberry Contemplating Recount

Bill Markberry

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(Rising Sun, Ind.) - Rising Sun Mayor Bill Marksberry is not certain whether he’ll petition for a recount.

 

Marksberry lost the race for mayor to 29-year-old Republican Branden Roeder by just five votes on Election Day, 388 to 383.

 

Marksberry told Eagle 99.3 Wednesday he will make a decision on whether to ask for a recount early next week.

 

He has until Tuesday, November 22 to file his recount petition with the Ohio County Clerk of Courts.

 

LINKS:

Roeder, 29, Ready To Assume Mayor's Office

 

Five Votes Decide Rising Sun Mayoral Race

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