Video: Mark Dayton on the likely gubernatorial election recount

11/03/10, 04:00 PM
Mark Dayton addresses the media following an election night battle that left him and Republican opponent Tom Emmer separated by a little more than 9,000 votes, which is likely to force a recount.

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

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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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