WESTPORT — Republican candidate Christopher Thrasher said he will seek a hand recount in the close race for 8th Bristol District state representative. According to Tuesday’s results, which are still uncertified, Democrat Steven Ouellette won the race by 143 votes, 7,290 to Thrasher’s 7,147. Thrasher… read full story

“in response to the extremely narrow vote margin, reports from Election Day, and a significant volume of requests from district residents who are seeking assurances that every vote is fully and accurately accounted for.“