WTH? Early ballot recount ordered in Allen West race by Canvassing Board

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"There really wasn't any basis in the law for the decision they made," said Murphy attorney Sean Domnick. "It really doesn't change anything. He is the representative for District 18 and he will continue to be."

The canvassing board declined to order a recount of absentee ballots, which West's campaign had sought. The recount - technically being referred to as a retabulation - was set for Saturday.

Earlier Friday, St. Lucie Circuit Judge Dan Vaughn sided with attorneys for Murphy, as well as those representing the county supervisor of elections and canvassing board. He agreed with arguments that he had no authority to order a recount and that West's campaign could contest the election if they are unsatisfied with its results.

Murphy has a 50.3 percent share of the ballots, a margin of six-tenths of a percentage point that is just above the half-percentage point threshold to order a full recount. The Democrat is the winner in the eyes of the state and was in Washington this week attending House orientation.


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