Curt Thompson Is Requesting A Recount After Coming In Just 20 Votes Short Of Running Against Nicole Love Hendrickson For The Chairman Seat

Summary: <a href="http://www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com" rel="noopener">www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com</a> Democrat Curt Thompson, who finished third in the primary race for chair of the Gwinnett County Commission, has requested a recount.<br><br><br>Thompson finished 20 votes behind Lee Thompson, Jr. The second-place finisher will face Nicole Love Hendrickson in an August runoff. She had more than 49% of the vote, but did not get enough votes to win outright.Curt Thompson said he chose to request a recount because of the number of hand-marked ballots and problems on election day.“A 20-vote margin is worth looking at,” he said.Thompson was not the only candidate eligible to ask for a recount. Candidates have until Tuesday afternoon to request recounts.<br><br>SOURCE: <a href="http://www.AJC.com" rel="noopener">www.AJC.com</a>