52 Vote Lead for Zinkin. Waters and Hornat Win

According to election results posted on the KVOA web site, with all precincts reporting, Mike Zinkin has amassed 52 more votes for Mayor than Satish Hiremath, 6776 to 6724.

There are, however, a number of provisional and some absentee ballots yet to be counted so this race could swing either way. If the vote remains close, there will be a recount. If there are contested votes, the whole thing could wind up in court!

As we mentioned a zillion times, ever single vote counts.

We will keep an eye on this. It could take a few days to sort itself out. So let's be patient.

Meanwhile...

Congratulations to Lou Waters and Joe Hornat. Both were elected to Council. May you both have successful careers in Council to "Let Oro Valley Excel."

Thank you to Matthew Rabb for a council race well-run. You impressed a lot of us, Matthew. In fact, you garnered almost 4,700 votes. This is a very decent showing. The only thing anyone ever said "negative" about you was that you were "too young". Well, Matthew, in two years you won't be too young. You can take the next two years to get more into Oro Valley Government. You have a lot to bring to Oro Valley. Perhaps you will be back in 2012 when three Council seats will be up for the bidding.

The rancor and angst of the campaign is now behind us, regardless of whether the Mayoral results holds or changes. Time for all of us to come together to build a great Oro Valley.

More to follow.

Click here to see the KVOA posted results.