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Craig Asks For Recount In Manchester Mayoral Race

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Manchester mayoral candidate Joyce Craig has filed for a recount, after losing to incumbent Ted Gatsas by just 85 votes.

Craig filed paperwork for the recount yesterday and announced her decision on Twitter, telling supporters that it's important to ensure every vote is counted.

More than 20,000 ballots were cast in Tuesday's election.

City charter requires the Board of Recount must set a date for a recount no later than seven days after the request is filed.

Michael serves as NHPR's Program Director. Michael came to NHPR in 2012, working as the station's newscast producer/reporter. In 2015, he took on the role of Morning Edition producer. Michael worked for eight years at The Telegraph of Nashua, covering education and working as the metro editor.
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