Evan MacKay stated, 'A cornerstone of this campaign has always been that democracy happens in the daylight. With such a close margin, voters deserve to know with certainty the exact tally and that's why I am requesting a recount, which we hope will be over quickly and make things clear.' This statement underscores the importance of transparency and accuracy in the electoral process, especially when results are so close.
After initially declaring victory, MacKay expressed hope that the recount would provide clarity on a race, stating, 'Our movement has won this election.' However, it became clear upon further examination of ballots that Decker had executed a comeback.
Decker welcomed the recount process, affirming her trust in the Cambridge Election Commission by stating, 'A recount is a tool of the democratic process so we welcome that and look forward to the outcome.' Her statement showcases an understanding of the importance of validating electoral results.
Following Wednesday's review of ballots, Decker emerged with 3,472 votes to MacKay's 3,431, highlighting the election's competitive nature and the significance of procedural integrity in determining the winner.
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