The Pulaski County Election Commission just finished their recount for the House District 38 race, and Democrat John Edwards has been declared the winner over Republican Kelly Eichler. The difference was 77 votes. Eichler asked for the recount after unofficial results on Election Day had her trailing by 74 votes.

Election Commission Chairman Kent Walker said it took about seven hours to count the ballots, which included provisional ballots and military overseas ballots not originally counted.

When the Legislature goes into session in January, the House will include 71 Democrats, 28 Republicans and one Green Party member.

Tags: general election, John Edwards, Kelly Eichler, Legislature

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