Single vote decides rural Alberta town mayor
Global News
Elk Point, Alta. had one of the tightest municipal elections in the province, with its mayor winning by just one vote.
It was one of the tightest races in Alberta, coming down to just a single vote. On Monday, Parrish Tung became a five term mayor for Elk Point by the slimmest of margins.
Tung won with 233 votes. His only opponent, Terri Hampson received 232 after a recount.
“You’re grateful for everyone who voted, not just those who voted for me, but for everyone who exercised their right to vote,” Tung said.
Tung served on Elk Point council one term as a councillor, and four times as mayor before being voted out last term. Tung said he was defeated by one of his best friends.
“Last time he beat me decisively, he beat me to a 2:1 margin, and this one… the town has never experienced such a tight vote.”
Tung said he is happy to win, but it also means the town is divided.
“Unfortunately, we did divide the town and it is my job now to unite the town together.”
Hampson describes the experience as a rollercoaster. She just served her first term as councillor for Elk Point. While she respects the democratic process, she said it is still a tough experience to be defeated.
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