It's a Tie, Hartford Numbers Say

Everyone knew it was close, but not this close.

The latest unofficial Democratic primary numbers in the race for the redrawn fifth House district seat have Windsor's Leo Canty picking up a vote in Hartford, putting him neck and neck with opponent Brandon McGee with 774 total votes.

Unofficial numbers last night had McGee in the lead by just one vote.

According to Windsor Town Clerk Agnes Pier, as of 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, a recount had not been called by the Secretary of State's office, but, with the numbers showing a tie, it is imminent.

"I am truly humbled by the support that the voters of Hartford and Windsor have shown me. It was an honor to run with Mayor Don Trinks and Leo Canty, both of whom ran terrific campaigns," said Mcgee on Wednesday.

"The vote tally will result in a recount, and I look forward to its resolution, as well as to continuing to work on behalf of Connecticut’s fifth district residents."

According to Hartford City Hall's numbers, Canty received 79 votes in Hartford to McGee's 411. Windsor Mayor Don Trinks picke up 14 votes in Hartford, as well.

"In the spirit of Democracy, I just love the outcome," said Canty Tuesday night after learning a recount would be necessary.

The unfortunate part, Canty added, is that Windsor residents may have missed out on the chance to elect a Windsor Democrat to represent them in the state capitol.

"There is a complex legal process that is going to take place," Canty said, referencing the recount process. "We're not out of [the race]. We can only hope that we have a good outcome."

Part of the complex process includes another election, scheduled to be heldin Windsor on Tues., Aug. 21.

Canty and McGee's race to represent the Democratic party on the ballot in November must be determined by Tues., Aug. 21, according to Pier.

The secretary of state's office must still call and schedule a recount, but, Pier says, the results will be interesting because there are "no problem with [Windsor's] numbers, and no problems with Hartford's numbers."