ELLSWORTH, Maine — The city of Ellsworth confirmed its councilors Friday following a recount process of its Nov. 4 municipal election due to concerns the ballots were inadvertently mixed in with state ballots.

No municipal ballots were found in the state ballots, according to a news release from the city. Election staff also examined every municipal ballot across Ellsworth's four districts.

The recount confirmed Patrick Shea, Carol Patterson-Martineau, and Marinna Smith have been elected to the three open seats on the city council, according to the release.

“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the candidates and their teams - those who won and those who didn’t - for their dedication, patience, and hard work throughout this election,” city manager Charlie Pearce said in the rel

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