Recount

Columbiana County Election Recount Underway as Menning’s Lead Narrows to Just 33 Votes

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LISBON, Ohio — The tight race for the Columbiana County Municipal Court judgeship has led to a recount due to a razor-thin margin of victory. Danielle Menning’s lead over incumbent Judge Kelly Linger reached 33 votes, prompting the county Board of Elections to initiate an automatic recount of the votes from the May 6 primary election. The Board of Elections confirmed the results of the election on Thursday, stating that the recount would commence at 9 a.m. Tuesday at their office on Dickey Drive. The automatic recount was triggered because the difference in votes between … Read more

Michigan Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to Halt Recount in Tight Calhoun County State Representative Race

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Calhoun County, Michigan — A legal effort to halt the recount of ballots in a tight legislative race in Calhoun County was dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit was initiated by Republican candidate Steve Frisbie, who is contending for the state representative position in Michigan’s 44th District against the current Democratic incumbent, Rep. Jim Haadsma. The issue prompting the recount arose after an error was identified by the County Clerk in the processing of absentee ballots. The discovery occurred after official canvassers had already started certifying the results. They were in the midst of reconciling … Read more

Democratic Lawyer Marc Elias Sparks Controversy with Legal Push for Pennsylvania Senate Race Recount

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Harrisburg, PA — In a dramatic twist in Pennsylvania’s Senate race, Democratic attorney Marc Elias is spearheading a legal battle aimed at initiating a recount, despite Republican Dave McCormick apparently securing a narrow victory. This contentious race reflects ongoing debates over election integrity and recount regulations in tight contests. Election officials noted that with 99% of the votes tallied, McCormick’s lead over incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey exceeds 41,000, narrowly surpassing the 0.5% margin which necessitates an automatic state recount. Despite these figures, Elias, renowned for his extensive involvement in high-profile election lawsuits, has underscored … Read more