Franson wins 8B election after recount [UPDATED]

Published 2:47pm Thursday, November 29, 2012 Updated 7:23am Friday, November 30, 2012
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While the official results are not yet available, it appears Mary Franson has won the House District 8B race over Bob Cunniff following today’s recount in Otter Tail County.harmony

Franson, the Republican incumbent, was ahead by 11 votes following the Douglas County recount Wednesday. In Otter Tail County recount today, one vote was added to Franson’s total and four ballots were challenged, not enough to overcome Franson’s lead.

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  1. Camilla Ryan November 29, 2012 at 8:54 pm <Link>

    Cunniff has conceded

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