OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Secretary of State's Office says they have certified the results of the recount of the Commissioner of Public Lands Primary Race.
Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democrat Dave Upthegrove will now be facing off against each other for the position in the November Election. The recount vote was separated by 49 votes, favoring Upthegrove ahead of Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson.
The secretary of state's office said variances like an overvote or undervote were identified during the recount, which led to the change in count from the original 51 vote margin to the 49 vote margin.
“This recount was a significant undertaking that required meticulous attention to detail to ensure every vote was counted fairly and accurately,” Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan said. “It demonstrates the accuracy and reliability of Washington’s elections, as the vote counting equipment tabulated votes correctly, with the few variances arising from questions about voter intent. I commend all counties for their diligent efforts in conducting a transparent and secure process that reflects the will of the voters.”
Click here to see the results of the recount and more. The Secretary of State's Office said people can expect ballots to be mailed for the November 5 General Election by Friday, October 18.
