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Recount confirms winner in Fernandina commission race

By Michelle Corum
Published on November 15, 2024 at 12:39 pm
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A recount has confirmed the result of a Fernandina Beach City Commission race that was too close to call on election night.

Genece Minshew has officially been elected to take the seat of existing Vice Mayor David Sturges.

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Minshew will join the commission Tuesday after ousting Sturges by just 19 votes. More than 9,200 votes were cast in the Seat 2 race.  

The Nassau County Canvassing Board conducted the tabulated recount this week, as required under Florida law when the candidates are within 0.5% of each other.

author image Reporter and Radio Reading Service Manager email Michelle Corum is a reporter who previously served as Morning Edition host at WJCT for a dozen years. She’s worked in public radio in Kansas and Michigan, had her stories heard on NPR, and garnered newscast recognition by Florida AP Broadcasters. She also oversees WJCT's Radio Reading Service for the blind. Michelle brings corporate communication experience from metro D.C. and holds a master's degree from Central Michigan University and a bachelor's degree from Troy University.

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