Maurer won’t press for recount

David Steves, Register-Guard:

Challenger Ron Maurer’s announcement that he won’t press for a recount in a razor-thin state schools chief race assured a third term for his rival Susan Castillo today—the deadline for the state to certify last month’s election results. Castillo finished with just 128 votes above the 50-percent mark. Had a recount… <hr/>

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