A bill that would create uniform rules for ballot recounts in Delaware elections has advanced out of committee and is now on the House Ready List, where it awaits potential floor debate and a full vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Shupe (D-36), comes after he called for a recount of his most recent election.
Milford will continue to be represented by Bryan Shupe in Legislative Hall.
Rep. Shupe calls for audit over narrow primary win; Department of Elections yet to respond.
According to a statement provided by the Department of Elections to CoastTV on Thursday morning, the percentage difference in voting is not close enough to meet the state code's requirement that would trigger a recount.
Bryan Shupe wins the Delaware House District 36 Republican Primary by 12 votes over Patrick Smith; Smith is requesting a recount and claims an automatic recount should have been initiated Sept. 10.
Patrick Smith is calling for a recount against incumbent Bryan Shupe.
