TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WAKA) — Tuskegee’s mayoral race will be decided in a runoff after incumbent Mayor Tony Haygood and City Council member Frank “Chris” Lee were separated by just five votes in last month’s election.

Provisional ballots were counted on September 2. Lee, an entrepreneur and council member at large, received 807 votes to Haygood’s 802 in the Aug. 26 contest. The runoff is scheduled for Sept. 23.

Lee said his campaign is focused on modernizing Tuskegee by improving government efficiency, upgrading the city’s online communication system, repairing streets and revitalizing infrastructure.

“For years, I’ve really prided myself on being the voice of reason on the city council,” Lee said. “I think it’s very important to have that person who understands technology and can help us

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