Mayfield concedes to Fleischmann in 3rd district

7:00 PM, Aug 3, 2012   |    comments
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Friday afternoon, Scottie Mayfield conceded in the 3rd district Congressional race to incumbent Chuck Fleischmann.

Thursday night, Mayfield refused to concede on the advice of campaign staffers who thought there might have been a voting problem in Hamilton County.

But Friday, Mayfield called to congratulate Fleischmann.

Congressman Fleischmann got 39 percent of the vote. Mayfield received 31 percent. Challenger Weston Wamp had 28 percent.

The congressman says he hopes to sit down soon with Mayfield and have a talk over some ice cream or a glass of milk.