A recount of ballots is expected in the township of Dawson.

This after three candidates for councillor finished with the exact number of votes for the four and final spot on council.

Timo Brielmann, Bennett Drennan and Brent Sands all earned 51 votes.

Two candidates, Lewis Kempf and Cory Larocque tied for second in voting with 57.

Bill Langner finished first in voting.

Doug Hartnell was acclaimed as reeve

Here are the unofficial results from Monday night.

Reeve

Doug Harntnell (acclaimed)

Council – four to be elected

Bill Langner – 78

Lewis Kempf – 57

Cory Larocque – 57

Timo Brielmann – 51

Bennett Drennan – 51

Brent Sands – 51