Erica White captured the most votes during the general municipal election for the District 6 seat on the Madison City Council.

She didn’t, however, get a high enough percentage to be declared the winner. Residents in that district settled that Tuesday night in an election runoff with candidate Scott Harbour.

This time, White garnered 751 votes for 62.32 percent to easily outdistance Harbour’s 454 votes for 37.68 percent.

“I’m honored that so many residents of District 6 came out, so many people I got to meet,’’ White said after the results rolled in. “I’ve knocked on each door at least once or twice throughout the campaign. I’m looking forward to working with new and existing council members.’’

White already has plans to run again when her term expires.

“Which means I’ll be talking, I’ll be listening so I can make sure I really understand the needs of the residents of District 6,’’ she said.

White ran on a platform that included:

Improving roads and infrastructure to ease traffic congestion and enhance walkability
Supporting a strong public school system by working collaboratively with the Board of Education
Encouraging thoughtful city growth that balances economic development with the preservation of green spaces
Ensuring first responders have the resources and support needed to keep Madison safe

A native of Detroit, White moved to North Alabama in 2010 after graduating from Tuskegee University to begin her career as an electrical engineer for the federal government. After 11 years in the federal service, she transitioned to being a full-time entrepreneur and a full-time wife and mother of two young children who will soon enter the Madison City Schools system.

She’s been a Madison resident since 2010, and a District 6 resident since 2016. White has served as a Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate, a Direct Care Hospice Volunteer, an Adult Education Tutor, and an usher at her church.

Her desire to provide community service led her to run for city council.

“It felt very much like a service role, serving on city council, and service has been a huge part of who I’ve been throughout my life,’’ she said. “I’ve had several positions in the community, and serving on city council just felt like a natural extension of that.

“I’m invested in Madison. My husband and I, we chose to plant roots in Madison and raise our children here. We’ll be here. We’re invested. We want to make sure that we take care of the city and have a hand in that.’’

The runoff election was held at Madison Public Library with polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Official certified election results will be announced following the canvassing of the general municipal runoff election at noon on Sept. 30 in city council chambers.