The Shelby County Judges race is one step closer to closure after the anticipated provisional ballots were revealed by the Early Election Ballot Board yesterday afternoon, with the outcome, again, favoring challenger Allison Harbison, by a one-vote margin, 1,630 to 1,629 for incumbent Rick Campbell. Each candidate picked up one vote out of the five possible provisional ballots from last Tuesday’s Republican Party Primary election.
Ms. Harbison expressed her appreciation to her family, friends and supporters after the announcement was made.
Meanwhile, Judge Campbell said he’s not throwing in the towel just yet. Saying he’s wanting a re-count.
Republican Party Chair Leigh Porterfield says the votes will be canvassed Thursday, and the candidates have until 2 p.m. Friday to request a re-count.
After last Tuesday’s balloting, Ms. Harbison had 1,629 to 1,628 for