Jim Glenn entered the House chambers in Frankfort Tuesday to a line of supporters chanting, “Let Glenn in!” Glenn was sworn in with the other 99 members of the House during the first day of the legislative session. Daviess County lawmakers were unsure if Glenn would be seated as representative of House District 13 after DJ Johnson filed a request for a recount of the election results on Nov. 30.
With a one-vote margin, Johnson felt he owed it to the voters to file for a recanvass, overseen by the County Board of Elections. After the recanvass produced the same results as the election, Johnson’s attorneys reviewed election records from the Daviess County Clerk’s office. Johnson then filed a request for a recount with the House of Representatives, calling into question 17 absentee ballots and six ballots where the voters did not sign the precinct voting roster as required by law.
In the first four days of the legislative session, officials are not only sworn in, but organizational work, such as electing legislative leaders, adopting rules for the session and forming committees takes place. One of those committees formed yesterday will oversee Johnson’s challenge.
According to the Associated Press, nine names were chosen in a blind draw to serve on the committee, including six Republicans and three Democrats. Those nine chose Republican Jason Petrie of the 16th District as chairman and they are expected to meet again today to start deliberations of the challenge.
“The process has been put into motion and will play out,” Johnson said.
Owensboro Times was unable to reach Glenn for comment.
