Tuesday, June 12, 2012
11:20 AM
Lehman lead expands after canvass
Dem John Lehman expanded his lead following the canvass in the 21st SD, according to Dem and GOP sources watching the count.
Lehman came out of last week's election with 779-vote lead over GOP Sen. Van Wanggaard.
Tuesday's canvass in Racine County resulted in an 834-vote lead for Lehman, the sources said. Lehman's total following the canvass was 36,351 votes, while Wanggaard's was 35,517.
Lehman declared victory after the June 5 election, but Wanggaard has not yet conceded and GOP sources have said signs point toward the lawmaker requesting a recount later this week.
UPDATE -- The SSDC has called on Wanggaard to "take the high road and concede." CERS executive director Dan Romportl said Wanggaard's campaign will consider its options over the coming days, but declined further comment.
-- By JR Ross
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