Emmer running out of options in gov. recount

12/07/10, 02:23 PM

The state Supreme Court released an opinion on Tuesday that closes off Emmer's attempt to disqualify some votes in the race. The court last month had rejected his petition to make local officials match the number of votes and voters using polling place rosters.

Emmer withdraws most ballot challenges in Minn. governor's race

A small fraction of the ballots Republican Tom Emmer's campaign challenged in the Minnesota governor's race recount will go before a state board charged with declaring a winner.

Recount is done; board lets Emmer review frivolous challenges

The manual review of ballots in the Minnesota governor's race has concluded. Hennepin County wrapped up its recount Friday evening, joining the other 86 counties that finished their hand tallies earlier in the week. Meanwhile, ballot challenges called frivolous will get additional scrutiny from lawyers in the Minnesota governor's recount.

Emmer withdraws nearly all 'frivolous' ballot challenges

Hennepin County hoping to wrap up recount today