Results of the Gallatin County Local Government Review Commission Race Recount

A recount of the Gallatin County local government study review commission race has affirmed the original election results while slightly narrowing the margin between the seventh- and eighth-place candidates.

Last week, the Gallatin County Elections Office conducted a hand recount of all 71,027 ballots counted in the Nov. 5 federal election. The recount focused on the local government study commission race, where 22 candidates competed for seven seats on the nonpartisan commission. This commission is tasked with reviewing the county's structure, powers, and service delivery and recommending pot...