Worcester Councilor At-Large Candidate To Request Recount

WORCESTER, MA — Jermoh Kamara, Councilor at-large candidate in Worcester, announced on Thursday that she plans to request a recount.

Kamara, who did not gain a seat on the City Council by a very narrow margin, said she will request a recount to ensure every vote is accurately counted.

"This decision is not about second-guessing the process, but about respecting our democracy and the value of each person’s voice," Kamara said in a news release.

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9,334 people voted for Kamara, who fell only 23 votes behind incumbent Morris Berrgman.

The six Councilor-at-large candidates with the most votes were incumbents Petty, King, Kate Toomey, and Morris Bergman, as well as newcomers Gary Rosen and Satya Mitra. That also meant incumbent Donna Colorio would be leaving the City Council.

To request a recount, candidates must file a recount petition form with the local election official. Kamara will also need to receive signatures from a number of registered voters in Worcester.

You can read the complete statement from Kamara here.

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