South Bristol voters will have to head back to the polls during a special town meeting on Tues., March 31 to settle a dead heat race for one selectman seat.
After a recount revealed a tie between incumbent Donald G. Stanley Jr., and write-in candidate Kenneth D. Lincoln, (51 to 51), the voters will have to decide.
The results of the election were unveiled at the annual South Bristol town meeting on March 10. The two candidates held a ballot inspection at the South Bristol Town Office at 1 p.m. on March 13, followed by a recount on March 16.
The board of selectmen and South Bristol Town Clerk Mary Jane McLoon oversaw the recount.
Because of the tight race and equally tight community, the candidates were reluctant to make statements, however moderator Kenneth Maguire said, “The last time there was a recount, was before my 30 years as moderator. This is the closest selection in South Bristol, at one vote apart.”
For special town meeting, the polls will open at 12:45 on Tues., March 31 to choose a moderator. Voting begins at 1 p.m. at the South Bristol School, and ends at 7 p.m.