DERBY, Conn. (AP) — A Republican primary between the incumbent mayor of Connecticut’s smallest city and an alderman facing criminal charges that he entered the U.S. Capitol with a mob of rioters appeared Tuesday to be headed for a recount.
Final unofficial results showed a tight contest in the race in Derby, a city of 12,400 people about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of New York City.
Races decided by less than 20 votes trigger an automatic recount.
Town Clerk Marc J. Garofalo said on Facebook a recount in this race will likely be held Friday.
Regardless of the final Republican primary results, Dziekan has said he will appear on the November ballot as a non-affiliated candidate.
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