October 23, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Elections Calgary has announced a recount in the Ward 12 race after an exceptionally close result left just 29 votes separating winner Mike Jamieson from runner-up Sarah Ferguson.
Under Alberta’s Local Authorities Election Act, a recount is automatically triggered when the margin is narrow enough that rejected or disputed ballots could impact the final outcome.
In a statement, Elections Calgary said the decision was made “based on the number of sufficient rejected ballots,” noting that the returning officer can review valid, objected, or rejected ballots — excluding blanks — to determine whether the election results could have been affected.
While the recount will move forward in Ward 12, officials have denied a request for a recount in another city ward, saying it did not meet the legislative criteria.
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