SULLIVAN'S ISLAND — Barrier island residents re-elected two incumbents and added one fresh face to Town Council in Tuesday's election.
In the five-way race for three open seats, Councilman Mike Perkis, 64, was the top vote-getter with 26 percent. The other winners were Councilman Pat O'Neil, 61, with 24 percent, and challenger Madeleine McGee, 48, with 21 percent.
"I am thrilled. It could not have been a more perfect race," McGee said.
McGee, a consultant for nonprofit organizations, edged out incumbent Everett Presson, 61, a real estate agent, by only 57 votes.
O'Neil, who came in second, said he was "pleasantly surprised" by the results and somewhat relieved. He was surprised also that Presson didn't keep his seat.
"I enjoyed serving with him," O'Neil said.
About half of the island's registered voters participated in the election. Candidates will take their seats in June.
The results of the election will be certified Thursday.
THE RESULTS
Mike Perkis — 478
Pat O'Neil — 438
Madeleine McGee — 381
Everett Presson — 324
Susan Romaine — 199
