ELLSWORTH -- There will be a recount of the city council race in Ellsworth.

7 people were vying for 3 seats on the council.

Carol Patterson- Martineau, Patrick Shea and Marinna Smith were originally declared winners after ballots were counted on election night.

A statement from the city says they received a request for a recount because of how close the election results were.

That recount is now set for Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 if it’s needed.

The hand recount will be held at City Hall beginning at 9am.

The election certification and organizational meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed until November 17.

Pre-Recount Ellsworth City Council results

Awalt III, Earl -1101

Carter, Timothy- 766

Linnehan, John- 1227

Marichal, Eric- 1207

Patterson-Marti

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