FREEPORT — The town of Freeport will be conducting a recount in the election for the At-Large Town Council seat at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 30 Main St. in Freeport.
According to the town’s official election results, town council at-large candidate William Rixon beat incumbent candidate Rich DeGrandpre in a tight race by 6 votes. Rixon had a total 2,076 votes cast in his favor, with DeGrandpre right behind him with 2,070 votes. There were also 17 write-ins and 547 blanks.
Questions can be directed to the Freeport Town Clerk’s Office at (207) 865-4743 ext. 123.
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