47-vote win claimed by challenger

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August 29, 2012

47-vote win claimed by challenger

Gene Lehmann Managing Editor news@theadanews.com The Ada News The Ada Evening News Wed Aug 29, 2012, 07:46 AM CDT

Ada —

Retired Ada fireman Randy Floyd defeated incumbent District 2 Pontotoc County Commissioner Danny Davis by 47 votes — 661-614 — Tuesday.

Floyd, who now operates a heating and air business in town, was excited about the win and thanked all his supporters for turning out.

"People wanted a change. It was a hard-fought race for both of us," Floyd said. "I am very, very happy.

Davis also thanked his supporters and people who worked long hours to back his re-election bid. He served one term.

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