A vote recount conducted by Elections Calgary has affirmed Jeromy Farkas as the upcoming mayor of Calgary. Following a request by Sonya Sharp, the second-place candidate, under the Local Authorities Election Act, the recount began at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Updated figures released by Elections Calgary on Tuesday revealed Farkas securing victory with 91,112 votes over Sharp’s 90,496, a margin of 616 votes.

Initial results prior to the recount showed Farkas with 91,071 votes and Sharp with 90,490 votes, indicating an increase in votes for both candidates after the recount process. Sharp had requested the recount citing the narrow victory margin and the challenging circumstances faced by election workers, such as long queues, new procedures, and the manual counting of ballots extending into the early morning hours.

All mayoral votes in Calgary underwent recounting, as confirmed by the city. Following the recount, Farkas is scheduled to be inaugurated as Calgary’s next mayor on Wednesday at 6 p.m., alongside the newly elected council members. Farkas expressed appreciation for his campaign team, Elections Calgary, and the volunteer scrutineers for their role in overseeing this vital aspect of the democratic process.

Acknowledging the past week’s efforts in forming a cohesive city council team, Farkas highlighted his commitment to serving Calgarians. He extended congratulations to Sharp for her strong campaign and expressed optimism for the continued benefit of Calgarians from her dedication to public service. CBC News has contacted Sharp for her response.

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