Minnesota's 1st District: Johnson leads Finstad by 323 votes
Democrat Jake Johnson, a Rochester math teacher, leads Republican Rep. Brad Finstad by 323 votes in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District in unofficial results. Johnson declared victory; Finstad has not conceded. Minnesota does not order automatic recounts, but the margin is under 0.25 percent, so a publicly funded recount can be requested. The Secretary of State's Office says results are not official until canvassing boards review them.
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Why it matters
Southern Minnesota voters are waiting to learn who will represent them in Congress. Under the sources' description of the rules, the close margin lets the losing candidate request a recount paid for by the public, and results are not official until canvassing boards finish their reviews.
What to watch
County canvassing boards review results between November 6 and November 13, and the State Canvassing Board meets November 19, before which no recount can begin (FOX 9).
How each side sees it
Sources
- FOX 9: MN 1st Congressional District race, narrow margin won't automatically trigger a recount
- MPR News: Democrat Jake Johnson claims victory, but recount likely in 1st District race with Finstad
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