(PENSACOLA, Fla.) — Joe Vinson has won the Escambia County Commission District 4 election by 19 votes, defeating Republican incumbent Ashlee Hofberger after a recount and the counting of remaining eligible ballots.
Photo Credit: Joe Vinson Facebook Campaign Page
The final results, certified Friday, Nov. 13, gave Vinson, a candidate with no party affiliation, 13,096 votes, or 50.04%, compared with Hofberger's 13,077 votes, or 49.96%.
The race remained unsettled for 10 days after the Nov. 3 election.
Hofberger initially led by three votes after election-night counting. The lead shifted to Vinson as additional ballots were processed. Following a machine and manual recount Nov. 7, Vinson held a 14-vote advantage.
The final count included eligible overseas ballots received by the Nov. 13 deadline, increasing Vinson's margin to 19 votes.
Photo Credit: EscambiaVotes.gov/ Official Bar Graph That Shows Vinson Won The District 4 Commissioner Seat
Vinson, a Pensacola historian, will begin his four-year term Tuesday, Nov. 17. His election makes him the first candidate without party affiliation elected to the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, according to local reporting.
In a statement posted to his campaign's Facebook page, Vinson thanked Hofberger for her service and expressed his willingness to work with residents who supported his opponent.
The election results are available through the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections website.
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