Editor’s note: Commissioner Alan Cooper has told Blank Slate Media any potential voters that do not appear on the voter registration list given to the district are referred to the Nassau County Board of Elections. Cooper clarified that the district did not declare anyone ineligible to vote, but the County Board of Elections, which runs the election, did. The Garden City Park Fire and Water District Commissioners do not have the power to deny anyone’s right to vote in their elections.

Joe Wendling is contesting his narrow loss in the commissioner race for the Garden City Park Fire and Water District, the candidate told Blank Slate Media on Thursday.

Wendling, a New Hyde Park native, ran against Rob Mirabile for the open seat left vacated by Commissioner Kenneth Borchers, who did not seek re-election after serving since 2007.

The district confirmed Wednesday 303 total votes in the election were tallied with Mirabile winning by one. The results were unofficial as of Wednesday morning but certified at the commissioner’s meeting Wednesday night.

Wendling said four people who live in the district were denied their right to vote by a ruling of the commissioners and that he is contesting it.

The district covers parts of Garden City Park, Manhasset Hills, parts of New Hyde Park, parts of Mineola, parts of North Hills, parts of Roslyn, parts of Williston Park, parts of Albertson and parts of Garden City.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.