JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County Canvassing Board has ordered a recount in the race for Atlantic Beach Commissioner Seat Four after unofficial election results showed a narrow two-vote margin between the candidates.
Unofficial tallies posted by Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland show Lisa Herrold leading Jennifer Lagner by a vote count of 3,160 to 3,158.
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The recount is required under Florida Statute 102.141(seven). The posted figures include all vote-by-mail ballots, early voting, Election Day precinct ballots, and provisional ballots cast in the election.
The recount will take place at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The process will be conducted at the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Election Center, located at one Imeson Park Blvd., Suite 100, in Jacksonville.
The recount process will be open for members of the public to attend and observe.
Following the completion of the recount, the Duval County Canvassing Board is scheduled to certify the official election results on Friday, Nov. 13.
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