Allen County Commissioner Bruce Symes still holds a nine-vote lead over challenger John Brocker in their primary election race.
Brocker is vying for Symes’ seat on the County Commission. Both are Republicans.
The winner is a virtual cinch to take the seat because no Democrat filed for the November general election.
Symes held a seven-vote lead after Tuesday’s count was compiled, 347 to 340.
Mail-in ballots were counted as long as they were postmarked by Tuesday and arrived in the Allen County Clerk’s office by Friday.
Symes received three additional votes on Wednesday, pushing his total to 350. Brocker received a vote on Wednesday as well, pushing his total to 341. Neither received votes Thursday or Friday.
Still to be counted are 49 provisional ballots, those cast by voters whose eligibility have been questioned. It’s not known how many will affect the vote.
Election officials will investigate each of the provisionals to determine which should count.
The primary vote will be certified at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting.
