State Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion held on to his narrow lead following a recount in the District 17 republican Senate primary. He defeated Representative Nancy Rasmussen of Hurley by a 1002 to 998 vote margin. He had a six-vote lead on election night.
Rusch says the recount had some bumps…
Most issues dealt with the precinct stamp used on ballots.
Rusch says county auditors may want to make some changes before the November election…
Rusch says the election shows the problems with large numbers of absentee ballots…
Rasmussen had been term limited in the House and was attempting to make the move to the Senate. If Rusch wins in November, he would be serving his final two-year term in the Senate.
