Politics & Government
Recount Upholds Erwin as Trustee Race Winner
Challenger Alan Jones requested the recount, which added to Susan Erwin's margin of victory.

Susan Erwin gained one vote through Friday's recount of the Hampton cemetery trustee race, a recount that didn't change the overall outcome of Erwin's re-election campaign.
Alan Jones requested a recount last week for the three-year position after Erwin defeated Jones 873-857 at the polls on March 12. Town Clerk Jane Marzinzik said the recount, held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Town Hall, changed Erwin's total votes to 874 and reduced Jones' to 856.
North Hampton's recount on Article 21, which was scheduled after the received a tie 504-504 vote on March 12, will be held at 5 p.m. Monday.
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