Recount asked in Blaine County sheriff's race
Recount asked in Blaine County sheriff's race

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By Tony Thornton
Published: August 1, 2008

WATONGA — Blaine County Sheriff Ricky Ainsworth, who lost by one vote in Tuesday's primary election, has asked for a recount.

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Ainsworth filed the $600 fee, and a recount is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, said Jane Crawford, the county's election board secretary.

Unofficial results showed challenger Tony Almaguer defeating Ainsworth, 451 to 450, in the Republican primary.

The manual recount will be overseen by the election board and a judge. The winner will face Democrat Travis Daugherty in the November general election.


 

Related Topics: Politics, U.S. Politics, Elections and Voting, Political Parties, U.S. Republican Party Politics, U.S. Presidential Election

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Just heard this this evening. There were two extra votes for some reason had to appear before a judge to make a decision on whether to count them. This happened today. I didn't understand the reason why these two votes had to appear before a judge. Something on the fact whether the votes were valid. One vote didn't count, the other vote counted. That vote was for Rick A. Therefore making the sheriff election a dead tie. 541-541. Wouldn't it be great if there was a movie made about this type of situation. The title could be Swing vote.
Allen, Kingfisher - Aug 1, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Way to go Tony!!
Chris, Oklahoma City - Aug 1, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Can you imagine if you lost that race and your brother/sister was sick that day and couldn't get to the poll to vote!!
Kevin, Tulsa - Aug 1, 2008 at 12:24 pm
No kidding. I wish I knew how many people who were eligle to vote in that race are sitting at home wishing they had voted.
Robbie-1, oklahoma city - Aug 1, 2008 at 11:25 am
The power of 1 vote!!!
Chris, Norman - Aug 1, 2008 at 11:19 am

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