Sonya Sharp, the second-place finisher in Calgary's mayoral election, says she has officially requested a recount of the results.

“Calgarians deserve absolute confidence that every vote has been counted accurately and that the process is beyond reproach,” Sharp wrote in a statement sent to media on Friday. “This request is about strengthening trust in the system.”

Sharp had previously said she would seek a recount in accordance with legislation, but it was unclear what route she'd choose to take under new rules introduced by the provincial government.

Sonya Sharp wants a recount of Calgary’s election. What happens next?

On Friday, Sharp wrote that she had formally requested the recount under the Local Authorities Election Act. That route was only available to Sharp after the city po

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