Contributed photo from Randall Franks / Current Ringgold City Council member Randall Franks has asked for a recount of Tuesday’s election, which he reportedly lost by just three votes.Elections wrapped up Tuesday night across North Georgia, and one Ringgold City Council candidate is requesting a recount after losing by just three votes.
Veteran council member Randall Franks faced off against incumbent council member Kelly Bomar and former council member Earl Henderson to fill two city council seats in Tuesday’s election. Bomar took the lead with 285 votes, and Henderson beat out Franks, 220 to 217, for the second spot.
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Shortly after unofficial results were publicized on Tuesday evening, Franks, 56, took to Facebook to tell his supporters that a recount would be imminent.
“We have had a rousing election with just three votes difference between me and Earl Henderson in his favor. There will be a subsequent recount once the race is officially certified to let us know whether anything might change,” Franks said. “Thanks to everyone who came out to vote in the city and all who helped and encouraged me. For now, prayers for a positive resolution is the best we can do.”