Tenaj Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I've read historical stories over the years about really close elections with just a few or even one vote separating the outcomes but last night a school levy in our area was defeated by only 8 votes. There were a total of about 3500 voter yesterday. I was at a ballgame where people were talking about it (before the polls were closed). One lady was talking about five people she knew who were out of town that didn't vote early and joking about how annoyed she would be if it was that close. Hmmm . . .almost . . . It's an interesting feeling to know that a lot of money hinged on just eight people showing up at an election booth during May. I think it's the first time in my life, I truly feel a part of the process. You can probably guess which side I was on :) What's the closest election you've been a part of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 New York 20th Congressional District Scott Murphy (D): 77,217 – 50% Jim Tedisco ®: 77,192 – 50% % Precincts Reporting: 100% Pretty close for an election where over 150,000 people voted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 A couple of years ago, a road district amendment in my county (I can't remember the details) passed by 1 vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDebbie Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I live in Florida. It's embarrasing to recall our closest election and the debaucle it created. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'm embarrassed to admit that the closest vote I've been involved in was one where I didn't vote. It was to add a special tax for the city. I was going to vote against but it was "one of those days" and I completely forgot to vote. The measure passed by one vote. My vote against it would have made a tie. I'm not sure what would have happened if it had been a tie, though. We ended up moving shortly afterward (before the tax was in place) so I'm not sure how it all worked out. Whenever I feel like my one little vote doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things I remember that time and how my one vote might have made a difference for my town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I live in Florida. It's embarrasing to recall our closest election and the debaucle it created. Yes I felt my vote really counted in that election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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