Thomsen The Winner By Two Votes
Republican Todd Thomsen is the winner of the close House District 25 race, outcome of which hinged on just two votes. Final court action came in Shawnee after a Hughes County judge last week threw out four absentee ballots because of voting irregularities, giving the lead to Thomsen.
All four ballots were cast for Democrat Darrell Nemecek, who was the leader by two votes on November 7th. The win by Thomsen means Republicans retain the same number of seats they held prior to the November 7th elections.
Thomsen requested a re-count, alleging that four voters in Hughes County voted in the race without living in the district. Hughes County shares only one precinct with House District 25.
Associate District Judge Gordon Allen agreed with Thomsen and his lawyer after testimony from county election officials who said the incorrect ballot was mistakenly given to four voters for in-person absentee voting November sixth.
All four ballots were cast for Democrat Darrell Nemecek, who was the leader by two votes on November 7th. The win by Thomsen means Republicans retain the same number of seats they held prior to the November 7th elections.
Thomsen requested a re-count, alleging that four voters in Hughes County voted in the race without living in the district. Hughes County shares only one precinct with House District 25.
Associate District Judge Gordon Allen agreed with Thomsen and his lawyer after testimony from county election officials who said the incorrect ballot was mistakenly given to four voters for in-person absentee voting November sixth.
Labels: Politics/Elections
posted by Mike McCarville @ 8:37 AM
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