City Council · Thursday, July 10, 2025 · 5:00 PM
Post Election Audit
Summary
The Freeport City Council met as a Canvassing Board on July 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM to conduct a post-election audit. The board, composed of Mayor Russ Barley, Councilwoman Heather Hurst, and Councilman Eddie Farris, reviewed and confirmed the election results with Supervisor of Elections Ryan Messer and City Clerk Rebecca King. The audit confirmed that Heather Hurst received 226 total votes (156 on election day and 70 by mail), Terry "TJ" Kemp received 124 total votes (78 on election day and 46 by mail), with 1 over vote recorded. The audit was completed in 20 minutes at 5:20 PM.
Why it matters
This official canvassing and audit certifies the election results, making them official and allowing the elected candidate to take office. The post-election audit provides transparency and ensures the integrity of the election process.
What happened
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Post Election Audit Results Confirmation
The Canvassing Board reviewed and confirmed the final election results. Heather Hurst received 226 votes total (156 election day, 70 absentee/vote-by-mail). Terry "TJ" Kemp received 124 votes total (78 election day, 46 absentee/vote-by-mail). One over vote was recorded. Results were confirmed as accurate.
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