Recounts scheduled for MN House districts 54A, 14B

Recounts loom for incredibly close Minnesota House races 00:51

MINNEAPOLIS — Election officials will be recounting ballots in two districts that will determine control of Minnesota’s House of Representatives .

On Tuesday, Sherburne County officials announced that a hand recount will be done in the race for Minnesota House District 14B.

On election night, a page on the Minnesota secretary of state’s website showed 100% of the vote was in for District 14B, with Republican Sue Ek four votes ahead. When the page refreshed, the results showed Democratic incumbent Dan Wolgamott was ahead with a 191-vote lead.

Sherburne County said in a statement that there had been an upload failure.

A hand recount is also scheduled for House District 54A in Scott County for the race between incumbent Democratic Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul.

Paul looked to be on the way to beating Tabke on election night, but when votes were posted, and after screening, Tabke was 14 votes ahead.

Scott County Elections Manager Julie Hanson also blamed a computer malfunction.

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS