Southern Minnesota's 1st District: Johnson leads Finstad by 324 votes, recount likely
In Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, DFL challenger Jake Johnson leads Republican Rep. Brad Finstad by 324 votes, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office as reported by KSTP. FOX 9 says the race is too close to call. Johnson and the Minnesota DFL have declared victory. Finstad had not released a statement or conceded as of Wednesday morning, and KSTP reports a recount will likely follow. The district covers nearly all of southern Minnesota.
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Why it matters
The seat represents nearly all of southern Minnesota, including parts of 21 counties such as Olmsted, Rice, Winona and Blue Earth. With a gap of only 324 votes, the final result may not be known until a recount ends.
What to watch
KSTP reports a recount will likely happen in the coming days; Johnson plans a victory speech Wednesday evening.
How each side sees it
Sources
- KSTP: Jake Johnson declares victory in 1st District race against Brad Finstad; recount likely
- FOX 9: Race for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District remains too close to call
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