Lance Miller and Rex Watters III won the Nashville Town Council Election as it stands right now. However, there are still 11 provisional ballots that could very well change the results. Not counting the provisional votes, the top two winners are tied with 116 votes each. The candidate in third place, Bruce Gould, is at 111.
“As of right now, our winners are Lance Miller and Rex Watters,” said Brenda Young, Town Clerk-Treasurer. “The provisional ballots could absolutely make a difference though with the numbers being so close.”
A provisional vote came from a voter who perhaps did not have the proper ID when they voted. Their vote is counted as provisional and they have 10 days to confirm eligibility. Depending on how many, if any of those votes are counted, the outcome could change.
After Miller and Waters III, Bruce Gould had 111 votes. Next was Ross Benson with 89, Nancy Crocker had 48 and Marguerite Collins had 19.
“Any of the candidates would’ve been great, and I’m happy and honored that I may be selected,” said Watters III. “I’m excited to see what the final results are.”
“I’d like to wait and see if I won, I don’t have a lot of experience with provisional ballots so I don’t know exactly how that will play out,” said Miller. “I would say I’m excited to see what happens and really appreciative, and I guess it’s time to get to work.”
There were a total of 263 votes plus the 11 provisional votes for a total of 274 votes in all. There were 111 early votes cast and 152 voters cast their ballots today. Young said that is more than the 209 votes in 2019. She said they’re glad to see a larger turnout.
“I think the turnout was about what I expected,” said Democrat Election Board Member Evan Knox. “At times today we had lines and other than that it was a pretty steady flow.”
Turn to the Brown County Democrat next week to see more details from the election and to see the final results once the provisional votes are in!