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Metcalfe wins big as 5th ward recount looms
In Chicago politics the 5th ward race between Alan Dobry and Michael Igoe remained tight at press time with Igoe trailing by 228 votes as seven hundred precincts reported. Ralph Metcalfe defeated Erwin France in the district contest with 7130 to 1830 votes amid Daley Machine backing. still, final outcomes hinged on a recount for Dobry.
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Cheryl Fries
David Axelrod
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Alan Dobry
Michael Igoe
Igoe
Marshall Korshak
Ralph Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Erwin France
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