Reynolds win in Sen 43 re-count, but, its not over

State Senator Jim Reynolds has picked up two additional votes over challenger David Boren following a recount in the close Senate District 43 race.

The recount began Wednesday in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties and concluded today.

Figures provided by Election Board Secretary Mike Clingman indicate that before the recount Reynolds, a Republican, led by 157 votes after all absentee and provisional ballots were counted from the November 4 election. After the recount, Reynolds led by 159 votes.

One person watching the re-count said "Looks like the other side paid $4,500 only to lose by two more votes."

But the recount does not mean the end of the election dispute. A hearing is scheduled at 3pm on Monday at the Oklahoma County Courthouse to hear allegations of voting irregularities made by both candidates.

Boren, a Democrat, is not related to University of Oklahoma President David Boren.