In a special meeting Tuesday, the Killeen City Council voted unanimously to hold the second election for the tied District 4 race on June 12. Early voting will be for six days beginning on June 1.
Candidate Michael Boyd received 181 votes compared to Incumbent Steve Harrisâs 179 on the May 1 Election Day. Harris gained two votes from provisional ballots counted on May 10, leading to a tie.
The city conducted an automatic recount on May 13, which confirmed the tie. Both candidates refused to concede or draw lots to settle the race so the city was required to hold a second election.
âI am pleased to know that the next Election Day is established. With the provided dates and locations we can better inform the constituents, whom were waiting to know,â Boyd said via text Tuesday after the vote. âI look forward to returning to the neighborhoods to learn more about the residentsâ concerns and engaging the voters.â
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