Next ballot count, Friday, 5 p.m.

With about half of the total number of ballots mailed to Ocean Shores voters tabulated, the “Reject” votes are 542 ahead of the “Approved” vote, on “Proposition 1, Levy to Support Emergency Medical Services.” Supporters of the lid lift will have to hope for a seismic swing of pro-Prop 1 late voters.

In the only contested city council position, incumbent Nick Johnson, trailing newcomer Jackie Farra by 246 votes, is in a similar position, though his late rally would not have to be nearly as extreme.