NEWS RELEASE: Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson provides status update on Second Congressional District recount

NEWS RELEASE
August 2, 2024

Contact:
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
(801) 910-5547, cartiles@utah.gov

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson provides status update on Second Congressional District recount

SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 2, 2024) – Yesterday, the Tooele county clerk discovered an issue during their recount process affecting the way 55 adjudicated ballots were tallied. At this time, Washington County is the only other county in the Second Congressional District that is known to have experienced this issue. They are currently reviewing their adjudicated ballots.

“Nothing is more important to state and local election officials than ensuring that every eligible vote is accurately counted. This is part of the process and why we have recounts. I am grateful to Tooele County Clerk Tracy Shaw who, because of her diligence, discovered this issue, brought it to our attention, and corrected it.” – Lt. Gov. Henderson.

Canvassing was paused Thursday while a thorough review is being conducted in each county, overseen by state Director of Elections Ryan Cowley. The recount will be completed by Monday, August 5, as required by law. More details will be provided at that time.

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*Adjudicated ballots are ballots with unclear marks that require poll workers to review the ballot to determine the voter’s intent. Each election there is a limited number of ballots that are adjudicated according to the statutory process.