GOP and Democrat mayoral candidates ask for recounts in Anderson

Both a Republican and Democrat have requested recounts of close mayoral primary races in Anderson.

Incumbent Democratic Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. faced two challengers and won by 36 votes earlier this month.  Now, Rodney Chamberlain has requested a recount of the race.  He’s also contesting some of the votes cast in the May 2 primary.

Three Republicans were vying for the party’s mayoral nomination, and the three split the vote pretty evenly.  Only three votes separated the declared winner Jon Bell and Rob Jozwiack, with Carol Miller 11 votes behind.  Jozwiack has requested the recount.

The recounts must be finished by June 2.  A Madison County judge will appoint a three-person commission to do the counting.

Because of a high number of contested races, Madison County saw a voter turnout of 17 percent – higher than surrounding counties.