Summit County Board orders recounts in Hudson and Twinsburg elections

Recounts Required in Two Summit County Races

Automatic recounts have been triggered in two Summit County elections: the Hudson at-large City Council race and the Twinsburg Board of Education contest. Under Ohio law, automatic recounts occur when the vote margin between candidates is half of one percent or less.

Hudson City Council At-Large Race

The contest for the at-large Hudson City Council seat was exceptionally close. The certified results from the Summit County Board of Elections showed just a handful of votes separating the top candidates. As a result, a recount will be conducted to confirm the winner.

Twinsburg Board of Education Race

A similar situation developed in the Twinsburg school board race, where the difference between candidates also fell within the legal threshold for an automatic recount. Officials confirmed that the recount will proceed according to state election guidelines.

Election Process and Timing

The Summit County Board of Elections will begin recount procedures soon. The process includes re-verifying ballots, conducting machine recounts, and examining any disputed votes to ensure all results are accurate before final certification.

“Our responsibility is to verify and certify accurate election outcomes,” the board stated following the announcement of the recounts.

Summary

Both recounts highlight the competitiveness of local elections and the meticulous procedures Ohio employs to maintain election integrity.


Author’s summary: Two Summit County races—Hudson City Council and Twinsburg school board—will undergo automatic recounts due to razor-thin vote margins confirmed by election officials.

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Akron Beacon Journal Akron Beacon Journal — 2025-11-26

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