Counting on a Possible Recount

According to the St. Louis County Board of Elections unofficial results, Pat Stinnett seems to be the new Florissant , but a recount could prove to have a different outcome. 

One vote separates Stinnett and Purgahn in the Ward 6 race with total votes at 470-469, according to the unofficial results. The third challenger, Ben Eye, sits at 336 votes with 100 percent of the precincts reporting. 

 Missouri statutes state that a recount can be done on an election when the difference of the vote is less than one percent; however, Purgahn would have to initiate a petition for a recount.  

In an interview with Florissant Patch, Purgahn said that he hasn’t made a decision and is waiting to see with the certification of the votes. 

“It’s a great civics lesson,” he said. “Every vote does count.”

Purgahn said he’ll await the official results and will make a decision either way following it. 

Stinnett said he’s not making any assumptions as he waits for word from the board of elections on the official results.

“When you have three individuals running for an open seat, you expect a hard-fought campaign,” he said. “We all took our message to voters, but I think it was good for the City of Florissant.