Reply #1: I find nothing to back this claim of 1273 votes repeating.

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Perhaps there is, but they stopped counting since there were only, say, 2545 votes (twice 1273 minus 1) and with over 50%, mathematics dictate that no one else could win in any way. Also noted is that the result is listed as 1273 to 1140, a clear win.

This seems to be some sort of hidden agenda against IRV Instant Runoff Voting. I imagine Republicans wouldn't like IRV. They'd have to find new ways of stealing our elections other than giving Nader money to split our vote.