A manual recount boosted incumbent Representative Brad Tabke’s lead by one vote, bringing the hotly contested fight for House district 54A to a provisional end. Tabke’s unofficial vote total is now 10,980, just 15 votes more than his opponent Aaron Paul, who had 10,965 votes overall, according to Scott County officials.
The results will remain unofficial until the canvassing board certifies them on Monday, which will be publicly available at 2:00 PM in the Scott County Government Center West, according to a reminder from Julie Hanson, Scott County’s election manager. Throughout yesterday’s meeting, the canvassing board remained focused on their primary duty, which is to audit and confirm the ballots that they have.
The community is aware that their influence is limited as they await the board’s final decision. Lezlie Vermillion, the county administrator, was caught on camera saying, “The canvassing board has very limited authority in this situation, any remedy sought after certification is not part of the canvassing board’s role.” These remarks, which clearly defined the limits of power, were made in accordance with a county statement.
Julie Hanson has been instructed to contact those seeking additional information. One thing is certain: the recount has little affected the outcome, indicating how tightly each candidate holds onto this electoral battle, regardless of whether the minuscule margin separating Tabke and Paul will remain after the meeting.
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