Politics & Government

Recount Confirms Hunter Had Most Votes

The recount requested by current Gwinnett County Commissioner Mike Beaudreau shows Hunter with 57 vote margin of victory.

A has confirmed his loss.

Beaudreau requested the recount after the Aug. 21 runoff totals . 

The recount was completed Aug. 28 at about 6:15 p.m. The results showed Hunter has defeated Beaudreau by a slightly larger margin than originally reported -- 57 votes.

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The Hunter camp announced the total with a post on the Elect Tommy Hunter Facebook page: "Recount is complete. Official results stand. We win by 57 votes--again!"

The totals as shown on the Georgia Secretary of State website are:

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  • Mike Beaudreau (I)  4,523  -  49.69 percent
  • Tommy Hunter        4,580  - 50.31 percent

Hunter will take office in January.


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