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politics7 hours ago•391 min saved

Lindell Refuses to Pay for Minnesota GOP Recount, Sues Over Scope

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, a Trump ally and longtime election denier, refused to pay the $825,000 bill to fund a full hand recount of Minnesota’s GOP gubernatorial primary after learning the recount would focus only on ballots for him and Demuth rather than all ballots in the seven-candidate field; he has filed lawsuits against the secretary of state and the State Canvassing Board to challenge the scope of the recount, while state officials say the plan complies with state law and is consistent with prior recounts.

via NBC News|

#election-officials #lawsuit #lindell

politics12 hours ago•4 min saved

Lindell Withholds Recount Funds Over Minnesota Scope Dispute

Mike Lindell says he has $825,000 ready to privately fund a statewide recount for Minnesota's governor race but won't pay until the scope dispute is resolved; his campaign argues the secretary of state's plan would only recount votes for two candidates, not all ballots, allegedly violating Minnesota law, and has asked for a payment deadline waiver while seeking a court ruling; the secretary of state contends the plan is lawful and approved.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#election-law #lindell #minnesota

politics15 hours ago•3 min saved

Lindell fights recount terms, seeks Minnesota Supreme Court ruling in governor race

Republican Mike Lindell balked at a state-approved, upfront hand recount for Minnesota’s GOP governor primary, objecting to a format that would name only his and Lisa Demuth’s votes while others would go in a third column. He’s prepared to pay the $825,000 needed for the recount but is seeking a Minnesota Supreme Court injunction to block the limited recount; the canvassing board certified Demuth’s win by about 45,000 votes, and Lindell has also filed election-contest lawsuits in district court and the state Supreme Court.

via MPR News|

#elections #governors-race #mike-lindell

politics6 days ago•1 min saved

Lindell funds statewide hand recount of Minnesota GOP governor primary ballots

Mike Lindell says he will cover a statewide hand recount and audit of Minnesota’s GOP governor primary ballots, at no cost to taxpayers, citing irregularities in reporting. The recount aims to verify results after Lisa Demuth won the nomination by about 45,000 votes; Lindell says the process could pave the way for removing voting machines. He cited anomalies such as backward vote totals, synchronized tallies across candidates, and counties reporting more votes than cast. Minnesota’s Secretary of State has not yet commented on the claims.

via kstp.com|

#elections #gop #mike-lindell

politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Lindell vows to bankroll Minnesota GOP governor recount after loss

Mike Lindell says he will personally fund a full hand recount of Minnesota's GOP primary for governor after losing by about 11 points, hiring his own team to probe irregularities and requesting a recount cost estimate of roughly $825,000 (likely rising to about $1 million). He plans to file the official recount request with a bond and send observers to county sites, continuing his push that electronic voting machines are involved despite previous defamation sanctions related to his 2020 election claims.

via NBC News|

#election-fraud-claims #gop-primary #lindell

politics6 days ago•2 min saved

Lindell’s Minnesota bid heads to Supreme Court after GOP primary loss

Mike Lindell’s ticket has filed for a discretionary recount and a Minnesota Supreme Court petition alleging problems with voting and tabulation after final certification named Lisa Demuth the GOP nominee; the state estimates the recount would cost about $825,000 and an official request is due by Aug. 24, while Lindell trails by more than 45,000 votes and seeks observers and reconciliation of vote totals to participation.

via MPR News|

#lindell #minnesota #politics

politics10 days ago•2 min saved

Hawaii to settle two razor-thin primaries by drawing after historic ties

Two tight Hawaii Republican primaries ended in exact 1,212–1,212 (Senate District 20: Bob McDermott vs. Kurt Fevella) and 842–842 (House District 43: Kanani Souza vs. Sheila Medeiros) after ballots cured for signature issues, triggering an unprecedented drawing at the state Capitol to decide the winners. The McDermott–Fevella winner will face Democrat Markus Owens in the general election, while Souza–Medeiros gives the House seat to the winner since there’s no Democratic primary. A 13-hour recount initially showed no change.

via Hawaii News Now|

#elections #hawaii #politics

politics14 days ago•42 min saved

Wisconsin governor race hangs on final ballots as recount risk looms

Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary remains razor-thin with Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley neck-and-neck as final results trickle in. Wisconsin has no automatic recounts; a recount is only possible if the margin is extremely tight and would be costly to pursue, potentially leaving the outcome to absentee ballots and late-counted votes. The piece also surveys related Wisconsin and Minnesota race dynamics and messaging strategies in this election cycle.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #elections #francesca-hong

politics15 days ago•2 min saved

Trump-backed challenger edges incumbent in Indiana Senate recount

A recount in Indiana's May GOP state Senate primary flipped the lead from incumbent Spencer Deery to Paula Copenhaver after 10 ballots were tossed, giving Copenhaver a three-vote edge. Deery plans to appeal, arguing the disputes were about administrative errors rather than voter intent. If the result stands, Copenhaver would be favored in the general election in the heavily Republican 23rd District.

via NBC News|

#gop #indiana #politics

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Maine closes ranked-choice tally for five June primaries

Maine's Secretary of State’s Elections division completed ranked-choice tabulations for five June 9, 2006 primary races, naming winners in five contests (Republican Governor Bobby Charles; Democrat Governor Hannah Pingree; Democrat U.S. Congress CD2 Matthew Dunlap; Republican Senate District 4 Chad Perkins; Republican House District 58 Dexter Bridges). In ranked-choice voting, winners must achieve a majority; the recount rules allow candidates in the top three rankings of the penultimate round to file within five business days, with official results posted within 20 days of the election.

via Maine.gov|

#election-results #maine-elections #politics

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Three-vote win for Deery in Indiana District 23 sparks potential recount

Indiana State Senator Spencer Deery won the District 23 Republican primary by three votes over Paula Copenhaver, a margin that could trigger a formal recount if requested. Provisional ballots across several counties, including two disqualified in Tippecanoe, helped shape the outcome, with Parke County’s provisional tally placing Deery ahead by three. There are no automatic recounts; a recount would be initiated by a candidate or party chair and conducted by the state recount commission, potentially delaying final certification beyond May 15. The commission has appointed a recount director, and Secretary of State Morales chairs the panel amid controversy over his ties to Turning Point USA and redistricting. Deery thanked supporters and urged healing, while Copenhaver had not commented at press time.

via WFYI|

#district-23 #indiana #politics

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Berger concedes NC Senate race after partial recount, Page clinches SD-26 primary

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger conceded to Sheriff Sam Page after a partial recount left Page 23 votes ahead in the SD-26 GOP primary, ending any chance of a full hand recount. Page will face Democrat Steve Luking in November. Berger, a longtime power broker with Trump’s backing, saw his leadership and influence tested by the close race and ongoing protests that ultimately did not alter the result.

via WUNC News|

#berger #north-carolina #page

politics5 months ago•10 min saved

Tampa-area state Senate race tightens to a nail-biting margin with recount possible

Democrat Brian Nathan holds a razor-thin lead over Republican Josie Tomkow in Tampa’s SD-14 special election to replace Jay Collins, 50.25%–49.75% with all precincts reporting, a margin that could trigger a machine recount and keep final results up in the air for days. Turnout was strong for a special election, voters and third-party turnout likely influencing the outcome, and while Democratic groups declared victory, the Associated Press had not yet called the race. If Nathan holds, he would face November ballot competition in a still competitive Florida political landscape.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#florida-politics #politics #recount

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

NC Senate Leader Concedes After Recount: Sam Page Edges Berger by 23 Votes

North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger conceded to Sheriff Sam Page after a recount, with Page leading by 23 votes (13,135 to 13,112). Page will face Democrat Steve Luking in November; Berger had been a longtime Republican leader and Trump endorsed him earlier, but Page’s win maintains the party’s competitive dynamic entering the general election.

via NBC News|

#north-carolina #phil-berger #politics

politics5 months ago•23 min saved

California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in fight over vote tally

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized more than 650,000 ballots from November’s California elections amid a dispute over the Prop. 50 count, planning a hand recount after a private group claimed excess votes; state officials say Bianco lacks authority to conduct a recount, while county officials note intake tallies are estimates and the final tally was within 0.16% (103 votes) of the initial estimate, underscoring partisan tensions around election administration.

via New York Post|

#ballots #bianco #california