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Latah County holding recount after excluding 2,342 votes
Boise State Public Radio • • nation
Key Points:
- Latah County discovered that over 2,300 votes were not tabulated due to a missing memory stick, prompting plans for a full recount that could affect multiple races including state legislative seats and county commission positions.
- The recount is scheduled for Tuesday, delaying the certification of election results until Thursday, with concerns raised about the accuracy and reliability of the initial count.
- County Clerk Julie Fry, who oversees elections and is narrowly trailing in her re-election bid, did not participate in counting votes due to her candidacy, raising questions about election procedures.
- A formal complaint by a Democratic candidate called for a full recount, highlighting issues with election-night reconciliation and demanding transparency to restore public trust.
- The Idaho Secretary of State’s office is collaborating with county officials on the recount, while state Democratic leaders criticize the omission as a serious failure requiring immediate investigation.
