Updates on NY-20 and the Minnesota Senate race, plus AGC PAC's first quarter report.
NY-20: Tedisco Down 25, Awaiting Absentees
- After post-election re-canvassing efforts, Republican state Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco is now down 25 votes to Democratic nominee Scott Murphy in New York's 20th District special election. Tedisco, who received maximum support from AGC PAC, awaits a state court hearing next Monday that will determine how to proceed in the counting of at least 5,900 absentee ballots which were sealed by a court order. Counting could take weeks and may result in court challenges.
- Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's chances of regaining his Minnesota Senate seat remain slim following the Tuesday ruling by the three-judge panel. While Franken still has a 225 vote lead, the judges ordered about 400 rejected absentee ballots to be opened and reviewed as part of a recount process. The low number of absentee ballots subject to review put the odds heavily against Coleman returning for a second term. However, following the count, the candidates will have 10 days to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
- After a record-breaking election cycle, in which 85% of AGC PAC-supported candidates won election, AGC PAC starts the 2010 cycle with strong financial support from member contractors. As of March 31, AGC PAC had raised nearly $240,000 and contributed just over $70,000 to strong construction industry allies. Since the 111th Congress was sworn-in this January, the AGC Townhouse has played host to nearly three dozen events featuring members of the U.S. House and Senate.