Additional absentee ballots received from Normal

Posted on April 6, 2017
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Absentee ballots must be received by April 18 with a postmark on or before April 4 to be counted. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)

By Greg Halbleib

BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael reports her office has received 18 absentee ballots from Normal so far that have not been counted.

Michael earlier said 34 absentee ballots were requested from Normal. Those ballots must be received within two weeks of the election with a postmark on or before April 4 to be counted.

Incumbent Chris Koos leads challenger Marc Tiritilli by seven votes after the count of early and Election Day ballots.

Michael said her office plans to have official results completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 18, the two-week mark from the election.

Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected].

 

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