The first ballot has been cast, and the winner is Reince Priebus, with 45.
The full tally in descending order:
Priebus: 45
Steele: 44
Cino: 32
Anuzis: 24
Wagner: 23
Two quick things to note. Priebus as expected outdid Steele, but not by as much as you’d expect if he was going to trot to a three-round victory.
Maria Cino, on the other hand, wrapped up significantly more votes than expected — if you don’t believe me, believe the members and staffers here who collectively “OOOO”d when her total was announced.
