Recount Looms for Arizona House Seat in District 27 Amidst Tight Race
In Phoenix, Arizona, a recount is looming for the second Arizona House seat in Legislative District 27, with only 311 votes separating Republican incumbents Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero.
Phoenix, AZ, November 11, 2026 — In Phoenix, Arizona, a recount is anticipated for one of the Arizona House seats in Legislative District 27. The tight race sees Republican incumbents Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero separated by a narrow margin of 311 votes. The outcome of the election remains to be finalized pending the potential recount.
The close contest for the second Arizona House seat in Legislative District 27 has put election officials on alert for a possible recount. Official results indicate that incumbent Republican representatives Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero are in a near-tie, with only 311 votes distinguishing their totals. This slim difference suggests that a formal recount process may be initiated to ensure the accuracy of the vote tabulation.
Legislative District 27 covers an area within Phoenix, Arizona. The race for the House seat is between two established Republican lawmakers. The proximity of the vote count highlights the competitive nature of this particular election cycle within the district.
As of the latest reports, the exact details regarding the trigger for an automatic recount or the process for requesting one have not been provided in the summary. Typically, vote differentials below a certain threshold in Arizona can necessitate a mandatory or requested recount. The final decision on whether to proceed with a recount will depend on state and local election laws and the official certification of the current results. Further updates are expected as election officials review the vote totals and determine the next steps for Legislative District 27.
Story summarized from the original created by David Baker on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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