Politics & Government

Welch-Collins Secures Primary Win After Recount: Report

Baird Welch-Collins still won out in the Democratic primary​​ for the 38th state House district​ following a recount.

WATERFORD, CT — Baird Welch-Collins still won out in the Democratic primary for the 38th state House district following a recount Tuesday, the New London Day reported. Collins secured his nomination in a tight race by topping Patrick Murphy by eight votes.

According to the Day, Welch-Collins earned 616 total votes in Waterford and Montville, while Murphy earned 608. Over 1,400 votes from all four of Waterford's voting districts needed to be recounted Tuesday.

See also: Here's How Waterford Residents Voted In 2018 Primary Election

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