The mayoral election in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is set for a recount following a close race between candidates Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith. Erickson, a former state legislator, received two more votes than Smith, a state senator, in the election held on Tuesday. The final tally showed Erickson leading by just two votes in a city with a population exceeding 200,000.
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Sioux Falls Mayor's Race to Undergo Recount Due to Narrow Margin
The Sioux Falls mayoral election will undergo a recount after Christine Erickson narrowly defeated Jamie Smith by two votes. The election results were finalized on Tuesday, prompting the recount due to the close margin.
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Only 2 Votes Separate Candidates in Mayor’s Race for South Dakota’s Largest City
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Sioux Falls Mayor's Race to Undergo Recount Due to Narrow Margin