Automatic recount may not be needed in Wyoming House race

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Automatic recount may not be needed in Wyoming House race

By BOB MOEN
Associated Press Writer Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Democratic challenger Gary Trauner, left, and U.S. House Representative Barbara Cubin, right. File photos, Casper Star-Tribune.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Incumbent Republican Barbara Cubin appears to have narrowly avoided an automatic recount in her race against businessman Gary Trauner, according to preliminary results of Tuesday's election.

The Associated Press still considered the race too close to call and was waiting for official results; results will become official after the State Canvassing Board meeds Nov. 15.

But unofficial returns compiled by the Secretary of State's office Wednesday morning had Cubin with 93,197 votes, or 48.3 percent, Trauner with 92,227 votes, 47.8 percent. Libertarian Thomas Rankin had 7,465 votes, or 3.9 percent.

If the results stand, Cubin would win a seventh two-year term, and the 970 vote spread between her and Trauner would not trigger an automatic recount by the state. The vote spread would have to be no more than 931 for an automatic recount to take place.

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[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

1. So, if she does win...

I am sure there is a fine office space in the basement perfect for her.

She can have a seat on the Capital Grounds Upkeep Committee.