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3rd & 7 37yd

RT @novascotiarasta: The #Halifax Regional Municipality Voting Station today! (Early reports of a lead in the Mayor race) t.co ...

by Mackie4Mayor via twitter 10/20/2012 7:19:59 PM
Hey #Halifax! Still 2 and a half hours left to vote. Check out www.globalmaritimes.com for map of candidates and polling stations. #HRMvotes

by Rebecca Lau via twitter 10/20/2012 7:22:04 PM
Voted yet? Here's an interactive map of HRM candidates and polling stations. www.globalmaritimes.com #HRMvotes #nspoli #Halifax

by Global Halifax via twitter 10/20/2012 7:34:50 PM
Live blog ow.ly Join @globalmaritimes for #HRMVotes results and social media reaction beginning when polls close at 7.

by Global Halifax via twitter 10/20/2012 7:39:03 PM
RT @globalmaritimes: Live blog ow.ly Join @globalmaritimes for #HRMVotes results and social media reaction beginning whe ...

by Rebecca Lau via twitter 10/20/2012 7:44:09 PM
Sending out a huge congratulations to @WayeMason #district7 #HRMvotes

by RegalBeagleBand via twitter 10/21/2012 2:12:59 AM
Congrats Mr Rankin My district hopes you do not let us down! #HRMVotes

by PebbieCanada via twitter 10/21/2012 2:13:06 AM
Thank you to all the candidates for your contributions to our democratic process. #HRMvotes

by mmoir_weldonlaw via twitter 10/21/2012 2:13:18 AM
I find it interesting that Gerry Walsh did so much better than Waye Mason in the online vote for District 7. #hrmvotes

by lifeofmytime via twitter 10/21/2012 2:13:35 AM
Elections are exhausting! I'm packing it in. #HRMvotes #voteHRM t.co

by TuxedoStan via twitter 10/21/2012 2:13:51 AM
@downtowndawn You have done a good job for your constituency, Dawn. Keep your head high and best of luck in the future! #hrmvotes #VoteHRM

by RnWa via twitter 10/21/2012 2:17:19 AM
And good night. Hoping to wake up to good news about @JackieBarkhouse. #VoteHRM #HRMVotes

by bsichel via twitter 10/21/2012 2:17:28 AM
At this rate, I'm not sure *when* the #HRMvotes official results will be in. Many districts haven't even reported half their polls.

by Rebecca.lau 10/21/2012 2:20:58 AM
Numbers still REALLY tight.

Regional Council
District 3
DARTMOUTH SOUTH-EASTERN PASSAGE
Unofficial Results

KARSTEN, Bill 2897
BARKHOUSE, Jackie 2819
MACDONALD, Jim 1278

Tables Reporting: 23 of 35

by Rebecca.lau 10/21/2012 2:21:27 AM
#HRMvotes results show Jackie Barkhouse catching up to Bill Karsten in District 3. 78 votes separate them. 23/35 polls in. #Dartmouth

by Rebecca Lau via twitter 10/21/2012 2:25:38 AM
Mayor

Unofficial Results

SAVAGE, Mike 53164
MARTIN, Tom 17864
CONNORS, Fred 16416
EISSES, Aaron 1286
MACKIE, Steve 1040
MCCORMACK, Robert (Wesley) 914

Tables Reporting: 301 of 507
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 2:44:40 AM
Mayor

Unofficial Results

SAVAGE, Mike 54866
MARTIN, Tom 18567
CONNORS, Fred 17067
EISSES, Aaron 1331
MACKIE, Steve 1114
MCCORMACK, Robert (Wesley) 966

Tables Reporting: 333 of 507
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 2:58:08 AM
@fredforhrm you ran a great campaign :) it's just a shame HRM didn't realize how great a mayor you'd be

by ray_victoria via twitter 10/21/2012 2:58:14 AM
People are giving acceptance speeches and they are behind in votes what's up HRM? #HRMVotes

by PebbieCanada via twitter 10/21/2012 2:58:44 AM
I know I'm in the negatives on the cool scale tonight, but I'm Glued to the HRSB results! #hrmvotes

by PeggyChisholm via twitter 10/21/2012 3:01:09 AM
Near midnight & still don't know who my councillor is. Good fight in District 3. I guess it'll be a surprise when I get up. #HRMvotes

by kware1 via twitter 10/21/2012 3:01:13 AM
Mayor

Unofficial Results

SAVAGE, Mike 55486
MARTIN, Tom 18753
CONNORS, Fred 17264
EISSES, Aaron 1348
MACKIE, Steve 1143
MCCORMACK, Robert (Wesley) 986

Tables Reporting: 345 of 507
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:01:47 AM
And halifax.ca is finally showing @WayeMason in first place! #hrmvotes

by lifeofmytime via twitter 10/21/2012 3:07:27 AM
Regional Council
District 7
PENINSULA SOUTH-DOWNTOWN
Unofficial Results

MASON, Waye 1647
UTECK, Sue 1610
WALSH, Gerry 1606
PHD, Dawgfather 264
MACDONELL, Mike 88

Tables Reporting: 25 of 34
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:07:39 AM
Mayor

Unofficial Results

SAVAGE, Mike 57031
MARTIN, Tom 19348
CONNORS, Fred 17828
EISSES, Aaron 1406
MACKIE, Steve 1205
MCCORMACK, Robert (Wesley) 1038

Tables Reporting: 375 of 507
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:12:01 AM
Regional Council
District 1
WAVERLEY-FALL RIVER-MUSQ VALLEY
Unofficial Results

DALRYMPLE, Barry 3787
STREATCH, Steve 2750

Tables Reporting: 27 of 29
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:12:19 AM
Regional Council
District 14
UPPER/MIDDLE SACKVILLE-BEAVER BANK
Unofficial Results

JOHNS, Brad (BJ) 2959
SAUERS, Laurie 1113

Tables Reporting: 21 of 25
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:16:30 AM
OMG, 2 or 3 minutes to vote on-line and 5 hours and counting to see the results! #hrmvotes

by PeggyChisholm via twitter 10/21/2012 3:16:40 AM
Regional Council
District 15
LOWER SACKVILLE
Unofficial Results

CRAIG, Steve 2033
TAYLOR, Stephen 1468
WENTZELL, Curt 581
LANGILLE, Janet 577
WILSON, Ian 238

Tables Reporting: 15 of 27
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:17:17 AM
Now this is a close one:

Regional Council
District 3
DARTMOUTH SOUTH-EASTERN PASSAGE
Unofficial Results

KARSTEN, Bill 2939
BARKHOUSE, Jackie 2920
MACDONALD, Jim 1333

Tables Reporting: 25 of 35
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:18:33 AM
Regional Council
District 7
PENINSULA SOUTH-DOWNTOWN
Unofficial Results

MASON, Waye 1917
UTECK, Sue 1776
WALSH, Gerry 1759
PHD, Dawgfather 351
MACDONELL, Mike 94

Tables Reporting: 31 of 34
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:19:33 AM
Regional Council
District 9
PENINSULA WEST-ARMDALE
Unofficial Results

MOSHER, Linda 4232
MACLEAN, Richard 2324
WIMBERLY, John 556
ABATI, Giovanni (John) 330

Tables Reporting: 23 of 38
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 3:20:20 AM
@fredforhrm I know it doesn't mean much now, but you had my vote and the vote of every other young person I know who voted. You inspired us.

by sclancey via twitter 10/21/2012 3:45:58 AM
Reg Rankin officially wins District 12.

Regional Council
District 12
TIMBERLEA-BEECHVILLE-CLAYTON PARK WEST
Unofficial Results

RANKIN, Reg 2831
WILE, Mary 1904
SMITH, Bruce E. 1536
KHOKHAR, P. Rano 244

Tables Reporting: 30 of 30
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 5:42:39 AM
Reg Rankin officially takes District 12 with 2,831 votes. ow.ly #HRMVotes

by Global Halifax via twitter 10/21/2012 5:43:37 AM
Jackie Barkhouse wins District 3 with 3352 votes to Bill Karsten's 3346. #HRMVotes ow.ly

by Global Halifax via twitter 10/21/2012 5:45:59 AM
The nail-biter is over. Jackie Barkhouse comes out triumphant by six votes.

Regional Council
District 3
DARTMOUTH SOUTH-EASTERN PASSAGE
Unofficial Results

BARKHOUSE, Jackie 3352
KARSTEN, Bill 3346
MACDONALD, Jim 1478

Tables Reporting: 35 of 35
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 5:46:31 AM
At the 500 mark.

Mayor

Unofficial Results

SAVAGE, Mike 63482
MARTIN, Tom 21896
CONNORS, Fred 20267
EISSES, Aaron 1627
MACKIE, Steve 1454
MCCORMACK, Robert (Wesley) 1214

Tables Reporting: 500 of 507
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 5:47:42 AM
Homestretch in the #HRMVotes mayoral results with 500 of 507 reporting

by Global Halifax via twitter 10/21/2012 5:48:49 AM
Sheesh! That's a close one. Jackie Barkhouse beats Bill Karsten in District 3 by SIX votes. #HRMvotes

by Rebecca Lau via twitter 10/21/2012 5:49:02 AM
Regional Council
District 2
PRESTON-PORTERS LAKE-EASTERN SHORE
Unofficial Results

HENDSBEE, David 3118
MCQUARRIE, Gail 1175
COOK, Laurie 1116
LEAHY, Keith 1080
JOSEY, Jason 798
GILLIGAN, Will 370

Tables Reporting: 36 of 36
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 5:49:11 AM
David Hendsbee officially took District 2 with 3,118 votes. ow.ly #HRMVotes

by Global Halifax via twitter 10/21/2012 5:50:44 AM
And that's a wrap for District 9 as well.

Regional Council
District 9
PENINSULA WEST-ARMDALE
Unofficial Results

MOSHER, Linda 4900
MACLEAN, Richard 2649
WIMBERLY, John 699
ABATI, Giovanni (John) 395

Tables Reporting: 38 of 38
* Incumbent

by nick.logan 10/21/2012 5:51:46 AM
At nearly 3 am. RT @globalmaritimes Homestretch in the #HRMVotes mayoral results with 500 of 507 reporting

by Rebecca Lau via twitter 10/21/2012 5:51:53 AM

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