It's been 48 hours since Buckeye residents took to the polls to decide their new councilmembers for Districts 2 and 3 and a special ballot proposition.
Ballots are still being counted with the most recent update at 4:48 p.m. yesterday still showing a close race for District 3 between Curtis Beard and Michelle R. Hess, separated by just 12 votes. Jamaine Berry remains in the lead in District 2.
District 2 Councilmember Election
The District 2 councilmember municipal election saw a competitive four-way race. The preliminary results:
- Ryan Belshee: 26.5% - 191 votes
- Jamaine Berry: 38.2% - 275 votes
- Ted "Tedy" Burton: 21.3% - 153 votes
- Steven Sterling: 14% - 101 votes
District 3 Councilmember Election
In District 3, Beard and Hess contended for the council seat. The preliminary results:
- Curtis Beard: 50.5% - 661 votes
- Michelle R. Hess: 49.5% - 649 votes
Proposition 481
Proposition 481 was also on the ballot. The preliminary results:
- Yes: 79.76% - 8,272 votes
- No: 20.24% - 2,099 votes
How much longer do we have to wait?
Maricopa County begins counting ballots on Election Day, posting initial unofficial results at 8 p.m. and updating those numbers daily as those data are received from polling locations. Results are not official until they are canvassed, and the official canvass and results files will be posted here once finalized and approved.
Learn more about the ballot counting process here.
InBuckeye asked the candidates a set of questions about their views on commercial and residential growth, traffic expansion, and more. Read more about the candidates here: Buckeye City Council election: Get to know the candidates - InBuckeye.com
Check here for updated information: Election Results: Municipal and State - InBuckeye.com
