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State board confirms winner for Democratic congressional bid

Posted August 19, 2016 7:00 am

The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A state board has confirmed the winner of the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Rep. Larry Bucshon (boo-SHAHN') for southwestern Indiana's congressional seat.

The Indiana Recount Commission signed off Friday on Ron Drake defeating former state Rep. David Orentlicher (OR'-ent-lik-er) by 64 votes out of about 58,000 cast in the May primary. That is four votes fewer than the preliminary results that prompted Orentlicher to seek a recount in the 8th Congressional District that covers all or parts of 19 counties

The 78-year-old Drake lives in Sullivan County and is a former Washington, D.C., attorney.

Bucshon is seeking a fourth term in Congress and has a large campaign fundraising advantage heading into the November election.

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