KHOU-11 reports that Talmadge Heflin has requested a recount in his extremely close contest with Hubert Vo:
A longtime Houston legislator who lost his re-election bid by 32 votes — requested a recount Monday.
Republican Representative Talmadge Heflin lost to Democrat Hubert Vo.
The recount request has gone to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
Harris County election officials have until next Monday to finish the recount.
Heflin’s attorneys have said they’re also considering challenging the vote, which would take the argument to the Republican-ruled Texas House for consideration.
I don’t think any reasonable person can begrudge Heflin a recount in such a close race, but I really don’t expect it to move to the Texas House if the recount confirms his loss.
(Update) Joe Stinebaker reports for the Chronicle. The Heflin camp seems to be suggesting fraudulent ballots. But can they prove it? Stay tuned.
