Holman edges out Nasi in the Macon, Mo 2026 mayoral race. The election results do NOT trigger a standard recount ...

Trashton Porter
Apr 8
2 min read

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Narrow Victory in Macon Mayoral Race Falls Outside Missouri Recount Threshold

The recent mayoral race in Macon, Missouri delivered a razor-thin result, with Holman securing 562 votes to Nasi’s 549, along with 4 write-in votes cast. While the margin appears extremely tight, the legal standard for a recount under Missouri law tells a more precise story.

Final Vote Breakdown

Holman: 562
Nasi: 549
Write-ins: 4
Total votes cast: 1,115

The difference between the top two candidates is 13 votes.

What Is the Actual Margin?

When calculating recount eligibility, Missouri uses the total number of votes cast for the office, including write-ins.

That puts the margin at:

13 ÷ 1,115 = approximately 1.17%

Missouri Recount Law: The 1% Rule

Under Missouri election law (Chapter 115), a candidate may request a recount only if the margin of victory is less than 1% of the total votes cast for that office. Importantly:

There is no automatic recount in Missouri
The recount must be requested by the losing candidate
The margin must fall below—not equal to—1%

Does This Race Qualify for a Recount?

No!!!

1% of 1,115 votes = 11.15 votes
The actual margin is 13 votes

Because the margin exceeds the 1% threshold, this election does not qualify for a standard recount under Missouri law.

Do Write-In Votes Change the Outcome?

The inclusion of 4 write-in votes slightly reduces the percentage margin, but not enough to change eligibility:

Without write-ins: ~1.17%
With write-ins: ~1.166%

While technically beneficial to the losing candidate, the difference is negligible in legal terms. The margin still exceeds the statutory threshold.

What Options Remain?

Although a standard recount is not available, Missouri law does allow for an election contest through the courts. This would require:

Filing a formal legal challenge
Presenting evidence of irregularities or errors
A judge determining whether further review or a recount is warranted

This is a significantly higher bar than a routine recount request.

Bottom Line

Despite the narrow appearance of the race, the numbers are clear:

Margin of victory: ~1.17%
Recount eligibility: ❌ Not eligible
Automatic recount: ❌ Not applicable
Only remaining path: Court-ordered election contest

This was a close race—but not close enough under Missouri law to trigger a recount.