Runner-up Roth In Tight Caledonia Senate Race May Seek Recount

By: Dana Gray

Outlets: Caledonian Record

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago

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Results in the contest between incumbent Sen. Scott Beck, R-Caledonia, and challenger David Roth are so close that runner-up Roth is considering a recount.

Just 172 votes separate the candidates in the 12-town senate district, as Beck got 5,306, and Roth got 5,134.

“With such a close margin, we owe it to every voter to ensure an accurate count,” Roth said. “A recount may happen.”

A candidate for state senate in Vermont can request a recount if the …

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