RACINE — State Rep. Cory Mason has claimed victory in Tuesday's special mayoral election and 6th District Alderman Sandy Weidner has conceded defeat.

With 32 of 36 precincts reporting, Mason is ahead 4,565 votes to 3,715 for his opponent, 6th District Alderman Sandy Weidner.

Write-in candidate Lee A. McGlorn has 28 votes.

The polls closed at 8 p.m.

The results are considered unofficial until a canvass is held in the coming days.

Tuesday’s special mayoral election was called by the City Council in August, after former Mayor John Dickert’s July departure. Dickert, who announced his pending resignation in March, left to take a position as president and CEO of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.

Six candidates submitted nominating papers to run for the post. The field of candidates was narrowed to Weidner and Mason following the Sept. 19 primary. Former School Board President Melvin Hargrove, pastor at Zoe Outreach Ministries, 2130 Racine St., who ran for mayor in 2015, was the third highest vote-getter in the contest.