Reply #8: Recount confirms Republican U.S. Rep. Pryce won re-election in Ohio

[Melissa G]

Recount confirms Republican U.S. Rep. Pryce won re-election in Ohio


By The Associated Press
Tuesday, December 12, 2006


COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A congressional race that was so close it triggered an automatic recount finally wrapped up Monday with officials confirming Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce had won.
Pryce ended Election Night 1,055 votes ahead of Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy, a difference that was within a half-percentage point, which requires a recount under Ohio law.

Numbers released Monday showed Pryce had gained seven votes to win with 110,739 votes to Kilroy's 109,677.

The close margin of victory was not lost on Pryce. She said that, while she was gratified to retain the seat, she got a clear message from her constituents.


"There was a lot of disenchantment with government as it was," she said. "We all went through this election process. We'll take that message back."

Both candidates said the end of the fight should be seen as a win for transparent elections.

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