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Ontario council seat decided by a draw out of a wedding hat from 1883, after tied vote

By Jeffery Tram Nov 6, 2026 | 1:43 PM

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After a long campaign, a recount and two weeks of uncertainty, the race for a Norfolk County council seat was left up to fate. Chris Van Paassen will return as Ward 4 councillor after Norfolk County Clerk William Tigert drew his name from a hat Thursday night, breaking a tie with challenger Jeni Lambert.

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