MINNEAPOLIS – Election officials will recount ballots in two counties determine control by The Minnesota House of Representatives.
On Tuesday, Sherburne County officials announced that a hand recount will take place in the race for Minnesota House District 14B.
On election night, a page on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website showed that 100% of the votes were for District 14B, with Republican Sue Ek four votes ahead. When the page was refreshed, the results showed Democratic incumbent Dan Wolgamott leading with a 191-vote lead.
Sherburne County said in a statement that there was an upload error.
A hand recount is also scheduled for House District 54A in Scott County for the race between incumbent Democratic Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul.
Paul seemed on track to defeat Tabke on election night, but when the votes were posted and after screening, Tabke was ahead by 14 votes.
Julie Hanson, Scott County elections manager, also blamed a computer glitch.
The results in these two districts will decide who controls the House. The Democrats will retain control of the Senate.
The recount for District 14B will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at the Government Center in Elk River.
The recount for District 54A is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Scott County Government Center.
Note: The above video originally aired on November 14, 2024.
