Georgia Democrat wants recount in race with GOP congressman

ATLANTA (AP) — A Democratic congressional candidate will ask for a recount of the vote in her close race against Republican Rep. Rob Woodall of Georgia, the challenger’s campaign said Friday.

Woodall, a four-term GOP congressman, is struggling to keep his suburban Atlanta seat that had long been considered safe for Republicans. Unofficial election returns in the 7th District show Woodall with a lead of fewer than 500 votes — or about 0.1 percent — over Georgia State University government professor Carolyn Bourdeaux.

“It is crucial that every eligible vote is counted and every voice is heard,” Bourdeaux spokesman Jake Best said in a statement Friday. “We want to make sure every vote was counted correctly and fairly, and that is why we intend to request a recount of this race.”

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