In a 1978 Rhode Island State Senate election, Russell and Flynn each earned 4,110 votes. In a subsequent special election in 1979, Flynn defeated Russell 2,546–2,038. #VotingMatters #2018Midterms #RhodeIsland

In the 2010 Massachusetts state legislature election for the 6th district, Peter Durant was initially declared the winner by 1 vote (13,174-13,173). However, Judge Richard Tucker ruled that one absentee ballot that was initially discarded should be counted for Geraldo Alicea creating a tie. Six months later, a special election was held in which Durant […]