Cuellar Headed to Victory Over Rep. Rodriguez

[NewJerseyDem]

http://www.rollcall.com/issues/49_103/politics/5020-1.html (subscripiton required)

Former Texas Secretary of State Henry Cuellar appeared to be headed to a Democratic primary victory over 28th District Rep. Ciro Rodriguez Wednesday even as the Congressman’s campaign plotted a legal challenge to contest the results.

After several days of recounts, Cuellar’s margin grew to 200 votes Wednesday afternoon with just three counties remaining to be retabulated.

He picked up 180 votes in Zapata County, 177 votes in Webb County, which includes his political base of Laredo, and 3 votes in Bexar County that encompasses Rodriguez’s home in San Antonio.

Hayes, Comal and Guadalupe — all sparsely populated counties north of San Antonio —will be counted in the next 24 hours and are not expected to significantly affect the outcome.

[Freddie Stubbs]

1. Looks like this is going to court

Rodriguez camp says lawsuit forthcoming

Updated: 4/7/2004 2:44 PM
By: News 9 San Antonio Staff

Congressman Ciro Rodriguez surrounded himself with supporters Tuesday morning as he announced plans for a lawsuit contesting election results.

The suit will challenge the results of the District 28 recount, which determined challenger Henry Cuellar had won the race.

Rodriguez appeared to have won during the March 11 Primary by 145 votes.

After an 11 county recount Cuellar came out with 203 more votes than the incumbent.

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