Michigan Town Settles Tied Council Race With Two Pieces Of Paper

Timeen Adair, proper, received a seat on the town council in Rogers Metropolis, Mich., after a 616-616 tie with Brittany VanderWall, left. The election tie was settled Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 when the candidates pulled items of paper from a bowl. Adair's mentioned "elected." (Julie Riddle/The Alpena Information through AP)

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ROGERS CITY, Mich. (AP) — The election to fill a metropolis council seat in a Michigan city was settled by drawing two items of paper from a bowl, days after a 616-616 tie.

The brand new council member in Rogers Metropolis: Timeen Adair, whose paper mentioned “elected.”

Brittany VanderWall’s paper mentioned “not elected.” There have been hugs by the pair Monday — and no onerous emotions, The Alpena Information reported.

“I informed individuals, both means, Rogers Metropolis wins,” VanderWall mentioned earlier than the drawing.

Adair mentioned the Election Day tie meant the northern Michigan city, inhabitants 2,800, ought to be happy with each candidates.

“The individuals have spoken, they usually mentioned, ‘Eh, both one,’” Adair mentioned.

VanderWall is already waiting for the following election.

“Congrats,” she informed Adair. “Do good work. I’ll see you in two years.