Colorado House District 16 Recount Ordered

A mandatory recount has been ordered for the Colorado House District 16 race, where Republican Rebecca Keltie leads Democrat Stephanie Vigil by a mere six votes, representing a 0.02% margin. Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced the recount, which is required by Colorado law due to the close results, with Keltie receiving 50.01% of the votes compared to Vigil's 49.99%. El Paso County election officials will collaborate with a bipartisan canvass board to perform a logic and accuracy test on the tabulation equipment before starting the recount, which must be completed by December 6. Vigil, the incumbent, has stated she will respect the outcome of the recount. The recount will involve scanning over 40,000 ballots cast in this election. Despite earlier weather concerns, officials are proceeding as planned with the recount schedule.