Harris officially confirmed as Place 2 Kerrville City Council election winner

Jeff Harris’s election to the Place 2 city council position was confirmed on Friday, May 19, following a recount of the May 6, 2023 election results. Harris initially garnered 1,815 votes in the Place 2 race, eight votes ahead of challenger Barara Dewell-Ferguson’s 1,807 total. Ferguson filed a petition on May 12, requesting a recount. The recount, conducted by hand, finished with Harris totaling 1,812 votes and Ferguson 1,809.

Harris is scheduled to be sworn in to the Place 2 city council position on Tuesday, May 23, at the city council meeting.

The City of Kerrville said it thanks the 19 volunteer members and the recount committee, and the Kerr County election officials. The recount was conducted at the Kerr County Juvenile Probation Offices.