Copperstone CDD Seat 1 Election in Manatee County, Florida Ends in an Exact 240 to 240 Tie: Canvassing Board Orders a Recount Set for 9 a.m. on November 10
Bradenton — The Manatee County Canvassing Board has ordered a recount in the Copperstone Community Development District Seat 1 election after both candidates received exactly the same number of votes in the November 3, 2026, general election.
According to election results released by the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, Adam Bailey and Kyle Baber each received 240 votes, representing 50 percent of the 480 votes cast in the contest.
The Canvassing Board has ordered a machine recount, followed by a manual recount if necessary, to determine the outcome of the tied race.
The recount is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, located at 600 301 Blvd. W. in Bradenton. The official recount notice was issued November 6 by Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington.
The recount is being conducted under Florida election law, which establishes procedures for reviewing close election results. The outcome of the Seat 1 election remains unresolved pending the recount.
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