Minnesota union warns of recount fundraising scam

11/19/10, 06:09 PM
The Minnesota AFL-CIO is warning of fraudulent calls in the labor federation's name to raise money for Democrat Mark Dayton's recount expenses.

Dayton hires Franken's recount attorney Marc Elias

Democrat Mark Dayton announced Friday that he has hired the attorney who led Al Franken's successful recount fight to help in the gubernatorial recount.

Minn. Supreme Court may weigh in on governor's race

The Minnesota Supreme Court took procedural steps Thursday to weigh in on the undecided governor's race before a canvassing board meets Tuesday to order a recount.

Dayton calls Republicans' court attempt 'desperate'

Recount could hinder decision on Medicaid expansion funds

Candidate Nov. 2 Ballots Recounted Ballots Challenged Ballots
Mark Dayton 919,238 919,148 181
Tom Emmer 910,382 910,433 765
Other 277,332 292,557 -
Percentage of Ballots Recounted: 99.95%
Updated: Dec 3, 2010, 8:00 PM
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State

Nov 22

Minnesota Supreme Court considers Emmer's motion

Nov 23

Initial meeting of the State Canvassing Board

Nov 29

Recount begins at locations around the state

Dec 7

Deadline for deputy recount officials to finish sorting the ballots

Dec 8 -
Dec 10

State Canvassing Board Meetings

Dec 14

State Canvassing Board meeting

Dayton / DFL Team
Marc Elias
Charlie Nauen
David Lillehaug
Ken Martin
Emmer / GOP Team
Eric Magnuson
Michael Toner
Tony Trimble
Ben Golnik
State Team
Mark Ritchie
Paul Anderson
David Stras
Denise Reilly
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