528 votes

The Argus-Leader gives SD to Johnson: A mere 528 votes helped Sen. Tim Johnson hold his seat against a challenge from Rep. John Thune in a brutally close race where the final ballots were not tallied until after 9 a.m. today. The closeness of the vote makes a recount likely, and state officials said that … Continue reading “528 votes”

The Argus-Leader gives SD to Johnson:

A mere 528 votes helped Sen. Tim Johnson hold his seat against a challenge from Rep. John Thune in a brutally close race where the final ballots were not tallied until after 9 a.m. today. The closeness of the vote makes a recount likely, and state officials said that would be held on Nov. 25.

Machine breakdowns and late votes from Indian reservattions make the recount more than routine.