Beatty, Sistrunk retain alderman seats as Carver awaits affidavit count Incumbent Ben Carver patiently awaits the final number of the Ward 1 election results being counted by City Clerk Lesa Hardin and Election Commissioners Dave Holley, Jessica Hill, Seth Pounds, Rowan Haug, P.C. McLaurin, Community Development Administrator Lyle MeCaskey and volunteer Cindy Alderman. The affidavit votes for the Ward 1 race will be counted Wednesday morning. Tyler B. Jones/Dispatch Staff
STARKVILLE At least two incumbents regained their seats on the board of aldermen after Tuesday’s general election, while a newcomer will represent Ward 4.
Ben Carver
Ward 1’s election is still too close to call, but incumbent Republican Ben Carver holds a 13-vote lead over Democrat Christine Williams with 15 affidavits to process today.