Lewiston's Deputy City Clerk Kelly Brooks carries ballot boxes from the old jail on the first floor of Lewiston City Hall Thursday morning where they have been locked up since the November 5th election. A recount was requested for the Ward 7 council race between incumbent Michael Marcotte and declared winner Stephanie Gelinas.

Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo gives directions inside Lewiston City Council Chambers in city hall Thursday morning to ballot counters preparing to recount votes for Ward 7 city council after a close victory by Stephanie Gelinas over Michael Marcotte.

Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo cuts the seal on a ballot box at Lewiston City Council Chambers in city hall Thursday morning where a recount was taking place for Ward 7 city council after a close victory by Stephanie Gelinas over Michael Marcotte.

Ward 7 city council elect Stephanie Gelinas watches the ballot recount at Lewiston city hall Thursday morning where she won a close race over incumbent Michael Marcotte.

Lewiston Ward 7 city councilor Michael Marcotte greets voters at Longley Elementary School on election day, November 5, 2019.

Ward 7 city council elect Stephanie Gelinas watches the ballot recount at Lewiston city hall Thursday morning where she won a close race over incumbent Michael Marcotte.