Election results final in tight races

YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly a month after the election, the results are final in two tight races: Campbell City Council’s 4th Ward and a seat on the Poland Board of Education.

Juanita Rich won by three votes in the Campbell race, beating Lewis Jackson Jr., the incumbent, 321-318.

Robert Shovlin was certified the winner of a seat on the Poland board edging Jim Lavorini by six votes, 1,818-1,812.

“I’m glad it’s finally over,” Jackson said Tuesday. “I’m tired of the recounts...We had so many calls from people who said they supported me, but didn’t vote. That’s what bothers you the most — people not voting. Every vote counts.”

Rich also said she was pleased the counting is finished.

“It’s a long time,” she said. “It’s almost a month. It’s kind of frustrating to wait.”

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