TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board licensed the second unofficial results for the 2022 Primary Election after a machine recount was issued for 2 races, County Court Judge Group 14 and the School Board of Hillsborough County Millage Election.
The results for the School Board of Hillsborough County Millage Election confirmed 110,486 individuals voted “yes” and 111,076 individuals voted “no.” With the “no’s” main by 590 votes, The School Board of Hillsborough County Millage Election did not pass.
On major night time, voters struck down the referendum that will improve property taxes, however solely by a slim margin. State legislation mentioned a recount is triggered if the measure is defeated by 0.5 p.c or much less of the whole votes forged.
In the race for County Court Judge Group 14, The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board mentioned candidates Melissa Black and Mike Isaak will transfer on to the General Election poll.
“The biggest reason for the rejected is that people are not a registered voter, but they insist on casting a ballot or they may have registered to vote after that 29 day book closing time,” mentioned Latimer on Thursday night time.
“The canvassing board is the final decision maker,” mentioned Latimer.
The Canvassing Board will maintain its last assembly for the Primary Election on August 30 at 10 a.m. to certify official outcomes and the post-election audit. The assembly will happen on the Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center at 2514 N. Falkenburg Road in Tampa, and is open to the general public.
The last official election outcomes will likely be posted at VoteHillsborough.gov on the conclusion of the August 30 assembly.
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