Whatcom County has ordered a recount for the Legislative District 42 State Senator race after the August 4 primary election results showed the top two candidates separated by just four votes. The county certified the primary election results on August 24, triggering a mandatory recount under state law. The recount will determine if the margin of 4 votes affects the final outcome. The county has not provided a specific timeline for the recount process, but it must be completed before the November general election.
Whatcom County Announces Senate Recount
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- ✓Whatcom County has ordered a recount for the Legislative District 42 State Senator 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 August 4 primary election results showed the top two candidates separated by just 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 county certified the primary election results on August 24No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The recount will determine if the margin of 4 votes affects the final outcomeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The county has not provided a specific timeline for the recount processNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The recount must be completed before the November general electionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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