Holliday received 86 votes, or 45.74 percent, compared to Devaullâs 102 votes, or 54.26 percent.
The special election was the result of Devaull contesting the outcome of last summerâs Democratic primary run-off through an election contest held in Monroe County Circuit Court.
Special Judge Jeff Weill Srâs order from the case stated here was enough evidence through testimony of voter fraud, irregularities with absentee ballots and disruptions at the polling place to constitute a new election.
Devaull said Tuesday evening he is ready to work with the mayor and board of aldermen to move Aberdeen forward towards progress.
He said last summerâs run-off prompted one of his goals in office is to ensure an easier election process in that people arenât intimated at the polls.