Recount not automatic in Germantown mayoral race, no matter how close

By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian Published: November 15, 2018 3:20 PM CT

<strong>Mike Palazzolo and John Barzizza</strong> — **Mike Palazzolo and John Barzizza**

No matter how close the race between incumbent Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo and challenger John Barzizza, there is nothing in state law that requires an automatic recount.

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Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.

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Recount not automatic in Germantown mayoral race, no matter how close

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