Christina Drewry. (Contributed Photo)

Smith County Precinct 1 Commissioner Pam Frederick has conceded after a recount of votes in the March 5 primary election.

Frederick’s opponent Christina Drewry received 95 more votes than the incumbent. Due to the difference being less than 10%, Frederick petitioned for a recount late last week. On Tuesday, 15 counters spent up to 10 hours recounting the paper ballots for the race, according to Smith County Republican Party Chairman David Stein.

In a letter to Stein, provided to the Tyler Morning Telegraph, Frederick submitted her withdrawal of the recount petition.

She said in the letter that more than 3,000 votes were recounted which comprises approximately one-third of the total vote for the race.

“There were no discrepancies in the vote count, proving that the electronic voting system used in Smith County is accurate,” Frederick said in the letter, provided by Stein to the Morning Telegraph. “I have no intent to petition again for a recount in this race, as the point is proven that the current voting system in Smith County is accurate.”

Frederick said this notice reflects the results of the canvass are considered official.

She thanked Stein for his professional approach in this “unfamiliar territory” and said he is an asset to the county’s Republican party.

In the race, Drewry received 50.52%, or 4,630 votes, compared to Frederick’s 49.48%, or 4,535 votes.

Frederick, a retired teacher and 20-year governmental professional who served 11 years as Bullard’s mayor, was sworn in to serve Precinct 1 on Nov. 9, 2022. According to her website, Drewery is a mother, servant, and wife who believes she brings a valuable perspective to the role.

Drewry will be the next Precinct 1 commissioner, as there is no Democratic challenger in the November general election.