No Automatic Recounts Emerge from June Election

(Bismarck, ND) — Election officials say no automatic recounts have emerged from North Dakota’s June election. The State Canvassing Board unanimously certified the election results yesterday for statewide, legislative, and judicial races reported in 53 counties. One demand recount is possible in the Minot-area District Three House Republican primary. Incumbent Representative Jeff Hovers won the contest, with only eight votes separating him from challenger and former Representative Roscoe Streyle. The certification didn’t include local races.