Category Archives: recounts
Warner Declares Victory in #VASEN But Gillespie Says Not Yet
WaPo: “U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner declared victory late Tuesday over Republican challenger Ed Gillespie in race that dented the former Democratic governor’s indomitable image…Gillespie declined to concede. ‘Let’s just stay together for a few more days, maybe longer,’… Continue reading
In #VASEN, Warner Up by 13K with 99% Reporting
If these numbers hold up in the morning, I expect we will see a concession rather than a recount.
Where Is It Still Close in Races of National Importance?
With the huge Republican wins tonight, the races that could go to recount/overtime (aside from La. runoff) are the Virginia Senate race and (less likely) the New Hampshire Senate race.
The North Carolina race could still get there too.
Stay… Continue reading
Thought on Election Eve
Here’s a scary thought: a recount in the Orman-Roberts #KSSEN race with Kris Kobach (perhaps a lame duck) in charge.
“Senate Democrats’ Super Lawyer Preps for Overtime”
“Here’s How Florida Would Handle a Recount”
Words that make an election law professor (at least one as old as I am) shudder. [corrected link]
Related: Rick Scott, Charlie Crist ready to lawyer up if Florida recount needed (w/video)
“North Carolina Campaigns Prepare for Potential Recount”
Roll Call:
The competitive North Carolina Senate race will cost more than $100 million by Election Day, and that price tag could climb further as both parties prepare to spend even more if the race becomes too close to call.… Continue reading
McDaniel Doesn’t (Yet) Rule Out Further Legal Action in #MSSEN
Clarion-Ledger:
McDaniel in statement said, “Republicans are still left wanting justice” by the decision and said he hopes “conservatives in Mississippi will view this decision as a driving factor to get involved in Republican politics.”
Neither McDaniel nor his lead… Continue reading
Breaking: MS Supreme Court Rejects McDaniel Challenge in #MSSEN Race on 4-2 Vote: My Analysis
You can read the opinion at this link. Here are some thoughts.
1. The plurality, concurrence and dissent. The Court’s opinion broke down 3-1-2, with 3 Justices not participating.
The plurality opinion held that it was bound by a… Continue reading
“Ernst campaign requests recount procedures of several counties”
Iowa Senate race could see overtime.
“Why Control of the Senate Likely Won’t be Decided on Election Day.”
It’s apparently never too early to talk about overtime.
In #MSSEN, Cochran’s Brief Has Been Filed
No, really. This is not fully resolved yet.