Two candidates for Vestavia Hills City Council are headed for a runoff in September after results from Tuesday’s municipal election showed neither winning the majority vote.

Michael Vercher and Brian DeMarco will vie for Council Place 3 on Sept. 23.

Vercher led the three-way race with 2,098 votes (39.35%), followed by DeMarco with 1,731 votes (32.47%). Jacob Pugh finished third with 1,502 votes (28.17%).

A runoff is required when no candidate receives 50 percent, plus one vote.

“I have never been more proud of my city than tonight,” DeMarco said Tuesday night. “Seeing how many people showed up compared to state and even national elections is just a fantastic turnout. I am really proud of everyone who showed up today to vote.”

While he had hoped for a clearer result, DeMarco said his c

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