Indiana State Senator Spencer Deery Wins District 23 Race by Three Votes, Recount Possible
Indiana State Senator Spencer Deery has narrowly won the race for District 23 by a margin of three votes against challenger Paula Copenhaver, who was backed by President Trump. The close result has led to the possibility of a recount, which can be requested by Copenhaver or a party chair. The deadline for such a request is next week. The race was closely watched due to Deery's previous opposition to President Trump's redistricting efforts. The final count was influenced by the disqualification of two provisional ballots in Tippecanoe County, which were deemed invalid due to signature discrepancies and voter registration issues. Other counties, including Parke, Fountain, and Montgomery, also audited provisional ballots, with Parke County's verification adding to Deery's lead. The Indiana Recount Commission is preparing for a potential recount, with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales planning to remain as chairman despite calls for his recusal due to his association with Turning Point USA, which endors...