The mayoral race in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is set for a recount after the two leading candidates were separated by a margin of just two votes in the election held on Tuesday. Former state legislator Christine Erickson, a Republican, received two more votes than state Senator Jamie Smith, a Democrat, according to the initial ballot tally.
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Sioux Falls mayoral race to undergo recount due to narrow margin
The Sioux Falls mayoral election results indicate a recount will take place due to a two-vote difference between candidates Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith. Erickson, a Republican, currently leads Smith, a Democrat, following the election held on Tuesday.
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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 mayoral race to undergo recount due to narrow margin