This year’s Haines Borough election was marked by high voter turnout, increased early and absentee voting, an above-average number of write-in votes, and a fourth seat that’s too close to call.
At present, incumbent Brenda Josephson leads with 576 votes. Carol Tuynman received 566 votes and Helen Alten, 543. The Tuesday night results are still preliminary, with as many as 82 questioned and absentee ballots that could still count toward the final outcome. The ballots…