Challenger seeks recount of 14-vote loss to Republican Sen. Liz Brown

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 341

Last Updated: 1 day, 10 hours ago

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The 14-vote margin between state Sen. Liz Brown and her Republican primary challenger is going to a recount.

Challenger Darren Vogt filed a recount petition Tuesday, asking for a review of all ballots cast in the Senate District 15 race.

Certified vote tallies for the district, which is entirely in Fort Wayne’s Allen County, gave Brown a lead of 5,241 to 5,227 over Vogt in the May 5 primary.

Brown is seeking her fourth …

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