A mandatory recount has been ordered in the Legislative District 42 State Senator primary election after the margin between the second and third-place candidates was determined to be four votes. The recount will address the narrow margin in the race, which was certified following the August 4, 2026 primary election. Whatcom County officials confirmed the recount is required by state law when the margin between two candidates falls within a specific threshold. The recount process will begin in the coming days, with results expected to be finalized before the next election cycle.
Recount Ordered in State Senate Race
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- ✓A mandatory recount has been ordered in the Legislative District 42 State Senator primary election“With certification of the August 4, 2026 Primary Election complete, the 2nd and 3rd place candidates for Legislative District 42 State Senator is separated by 4 votes. This falls within the parameters of a mandatory recount.”
- ✓The margin between the second and third-place candidates was determined to be four votes“With certification of the August 4, 2026 Primary Election complete, the 2nd and 3rd place candidates for Legislative District 42 State Senator is separated by 4 votes. This falls within the parameters of a mandatory recount.”
- ✓The recount will address the narrow margin in the race“With certification of the August 4, 2026 Primary Election complete, the 2nd and 3rd place candidates for Legislative District 42 State Senator is separated by 4 votes. This falls within the parameters of a mandatory recount.”
- ⚠The race was certified following the August 4, 2026 primary electionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Whatcom County officials confirmed the recount is required by state lawNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The recount is required by state law when the margin between two candidates falls within a specific thresholdNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The recount process will begin in the coming daysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Results of the recount are expected to be finalized before the next election cycleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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