Recount update

John McDonough (R-Scarborough) declared winner in District 128, and Peggy Pendleton (D-Scarborough) in District 127. 11 more races are scheduled for a recount in the next few weeks, according to Maine's Secretary of State.

MaineToday.com

AUGUSTA, Maine — Republican John McDonough and Democrat Peggy Pendleton were confirmed as the winners of two Maine House of Representatives seats following recounts of votes Tuesday for seats in Scarborough. The recount of ballots in District 127 showed McDonough the winner over Democrat Shawn Babine, who requested the recount. The recount showed McDonough won with 2,151 votes to 2,108 for Babine.

In the District 128 race, Pendleton remained the winner over Republican Sylvia Most by a margin of 2,079 to 2,053. Votes for Green Independent Leo Tallarico remained unchanged, with about 5 percent of the vote.