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Springfield, MO
A manual recount began early this morning for the winner of the State House of Representatives District 135 seat. The decision was announced yesterday.
Newcomer Betsy Fogle, a Democrat, held just an 80-vote lead over Republican incumbent Steve Helms, according to Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller’s office.
“It has been determined a recount will occur, as the difference between the two top vote getters is less than one-half of 1%,” Schoeller said via email. “The code of state regulations calls for a manual recount anytime the percentage margin of difference is equal to or less than one-half of 1%.”
Ballot sorting began at 6 a.m. this morning at the Greene County Elections Center and tabulation began at 8 a.m. at University Plaza Convention Center, according to a news release. The recount is being performed by bipartisan teams and is open to the public.
Missouri State University’s science building, built in 1971 and formerly called Temple Hall, is being reconstructed and updated.