Kloppenburg seeks statewide recount
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April 21, 2011
MADISON, Wisconsin: On April 20, 2011 Wisconsin Supreme Court challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg requested a statewide recount due to "widespread anomalies" in the election around the state.[1] Kloppenburg's campaign has also noted on other problems around the state on election night, including under voting in Milwaukee as well as long lines and even allegations of photocopied ballots.[2]
"Wisconsin residents must have full confidence that these election results are legitimate and that this election was fair," Kloppenburg said.[1]
David Prosser's campaign spokesman Brian Schimming made the statement Wednesday,
"It may well take several weeks and it'll be an immense cost and it frankly begs the question of what the motive is," "Because there is no statistical, logical, evidence-based or even anecdotal reason to do this recount."[1]
This development comes after Kloppenburg had declared victory in the race when she was leading by 204 votes on election day. The following day however, the County Clerk for Waukesha County revealed that she had failed to include the tally from the city of Brookfield, and those votes were enough to put Prosser in the lead.[3][4]
State election officials said the recount would likely begin next week.[1]
See also
- Wisconsin judicial elections, 2011
- Upheaval in Wisconsin Supreme Court election results
- The Morning After: If the results are close, what happens next in Wisconsin?
- Incumbent emerges as winner in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Associated Press "Wis. court challenger will seek statewide recount" Apr 21 2011
- ↑ The Associated Press "Wis. court challenger will seek statewide recount" 4/20/2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Wall Street Journal, "Incumbent Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race," April 15, 2011
- ↑ Associated Press, "Canvass Shows Conservative Incumbent Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race," April 15, 2011
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