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Robertson Wins Recount For District 1 Commission
August 17, 2012
A recount in the District 3 Escambia County Commission race concluded Friday afternoon with a victory for incumbent Wilson Robertson.
When the final votes were tallied Tuesday, Robertson had just 33 votes more than challenger Jesse Casey. The half-percent total difference triggered a recount that began Friday morning and continued for hours at the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office.
The final count for Robertson was 3,369 votes (50.24%) to Casey’s 3,337 votes (49.76%).
The recount was conducted by the Escambia County Canvassing Board, confirming that Robertson was the winner and will return to the commission.
Robertson will face a no-party candidate in November for the District 3 Commission seat.
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12 Responses to “Robertson Wins Recount For District 1 Commission”
Just remember folks Wilson Robertson has not won yet. Bobby Spencer who is running as an NPA will square off against Wilson Robertson in the General Election in November.
There’s no one “elected” yet. If all of the Dist. 1 folks aren’t happy with good ol’ boy Robertson…. fill out the ballot for the “no party candidate”. But at least show up to vote. The fat lady hasn’t sung yet.
It is a shame he was let off so easy on the equestrian deal, and still people voted him back in. I agree people are like sheep.
Congradulations Wilson for keeping it going. We look forward to your help another four year in solving this county’s problems.
Congrats to Wilson Robertson & the voters in District 1. Even with all the bad press , the voters knew who the best man for the job is. Jesse Casey speaks out of both sides of his mouth, he says one thing while doing another. So while you are all whinning about Wilson just be assured you got the lesser of the two evils.
I’m sorry for Escambia County. As the Romans would say—”LET THE GAMES BEGIN”. Wilson was backed by a lot of big money players and now it’s time for them to get “paid back”. Again— I’m sorry for Escambia County.
Wilson Robertson, in congratulating himself on his win should also know that almost half of the people he represents are very unhappy with the way he is representing them. This SHOULD BE a wake up call, but time will tell, won’t it?!?
You would think voters would have rememberd the equestrian center thing. Mindless sheep following the herd.
1. A virtual newcomer almost unseats an incumbent. This does not bode well for Mr. Robertson. I believe Mr. Cassey would have won, had the voter turnout not have been so poorly. The eligible voters that did not bother to vote, should hang their heads in shame.
Here is another great example of why we need to make sure all voters are properly and legally registered. :-/
Good luck Jesse,I hope you win, we need someone to help fix Escambia county, the other leaders wont……
Wilson need to go back to painting and let new blood take over before he breaks the Sunshine Law.