Challenger Seeks Recount in Close Kansas House Race
Associated Press - Fri 06:29 PM 08/17/2012
Election officials in south-central Kansas will recount the votes in a Democratic legislative primary won by the incumbent by only seven votes.
Election officials in south-central Kansas will recount the votes in a Democratic legislative primary won by the incumbent by only seven votes.
Challenger Erich Bishop, of Hutchinson, asked Reno County on Friday to recount the votes in the 102nd House District. Bishop is trying to unseat Rep. Jan Pauls, also from Hutchinson. Pauls is a conservative Democrat who has served in the Legislature since 1991.
The final tally in their Aug. 7 primary showed Pauls beating Bishop 427-420.
Gay rights advocates have targeted Pauls for supporting legislation they believe would nullify local ordinances protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination.
Friday was the deadline for candidates in close legislative races to seek recounts.
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cassie
Friday 17 August 2012 19:15 Report this comment
I hope the vote stands
getumgranny
Sunday 19 August 2012 14:11 Report this comment
I too hope the vote stands, Bishop needs to accept his loss and go on down the road!! I'm still puzzled how a group of people (LGBT) that choose to live this lifestyle think they should be a protected class in our society.