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9. i think the recount tossed out this ballot, leaving the democrat up by 1 vote.

Wed Dec 27, 2017, 12:12 PM

Dec 2017

then they refused to certify the election on the grounds that this one ballot should be counted as a vote for the republican, leading to a tied election.

the ballot had both candidates' circles filled in, supporting the argument that it was an invalid overvote.

but the circle for the democrat had a single line through it, supporting the argument that it was "crossed-out" and therefore meant to be a vote for the republican.

i think. i've seen some confusing articles on this matter....

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help me with the process! [View all] bluestarone Dec 2017 OP

If challenge is successful, ballot in dispute is thrown out as an over-vote; we have a tie brooklynite Dec 2017 #1

if ballot is thrown out wouldn't she win by 1 vote? (I'm confused) bluestarone Dec 2017 #3

Yes, resulting in a tie in the State House brooklynite Dec 2017 #5

oh ok gottcha bluestarone Dec 2017 #6

I saw a photo of the ballot in question. kentuck Dec 2017 #2

i thought they DID NOT COUNT THIS BALLOT AT FIRST? bluestarone Dec 2017 #4

i think the recount tossed out this ballot, leaving the democrat up by 1 vote. unblock Dec 2017 #9

i thought it was more a question of process. unblock Dec 2017 #7

and my BIGGEST Question was bluestarone Dec 2017 #8

i'd imagine whoever loses the appeal can then appeal to the state supreme court. unblock Dec 2017 #10

TY (That was my fear) bluestarone Dec 2017 #11