recount

Nov 19, 2012

Franson-Cunniff recount complicated by Douglas Co. balloting error

Douglas County election officials noticed a big error when they met last week to go over canvasing results ahead of the recount between Rep. Mary Franson and Democrat Bob Cunniff. Some voters -- 35 in all -- were handed the wrong ballot at a Alexandria polling place that split two precincts.

Dec 7, 2011

Sutton admits signing agreement for gov recount legal fees, failing to tell other party officials

On Wednesday one of the GOP attorneys on the recount, Tony Trimble, told PIM that then-RPM Chairman Sutton signed an agreement legally obliging the party to cover the full cost of the recount legal fees, reportedly around $450,000. And late Wednesday afternoon, Sutton confirmed the existence of an agreement that he says he does not recall disclosing to other party officials. But Sutton went on to [...]

Nov 12, 2010

Dayton team is confident in canvassing and recount victory

The recount team for former Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton expressed confidence at a news conference Friday that the DFL gubernatorial candidate would hold a substantial lead over GOP nominee Tom Emmer after the canvasing process and a hand recount.

Nov 11, 2010

Dayton meets with former finance commissioners

Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton, who is facing a likely recount in the Minnesota governor's race against GOP nominee Tom Emmer, aligned finance officials of the last four governors on Wednesday to talk about the $6 billion budget deficit and long term fiscal problems in the state.

Nov 9, 2010

Emmer: Let the process play out

Emmer said Tuesday he hopes for a "fair, open and honest process." He added: "You gotta let the process play itself out."

Nov 12, 2008

Four judges named to Senate race canvassing board

There’s a new wrinkle in the razor-thin legislative race between incumbent Republican Rep. Mary Franson and Democrat Bob Cunniff, in which Franson won by a single vote. Douglas County election officials noticed a big error when they met last week to go over canvasing results ahead of the recount, which is required by state law ...