Windham Representative Barbara Bagshaw Seeks Recount After Close Election Loss
Windham state representative Barbara Bagshaw has requested a recount after losing her reelection bid by 139 votes.
Portland Auburn, ME, November 9, 2026 —
Windham State Representative Barbara Bagshaw has formally requested a recount following her narrow defeat in the recent reelection bid. The announcement comes after unofficial results showed Bagshaw losing her seat by a margin of 139 votes.
The specifics of the election, including the exact date of the vote and the name of the opponent who secured the victory, were not immediately available. However, the close outcome has prompted Bagshaw to seek a formal review of the ballots cast in her district.
Recount procedures are typically initiated when election results are exceptionally close, as is the case here with a difference of 139 votes. State laws often outline the criteria and process for requesting and conducting such a review. The timeline for when the recount will commence or conclude was not provided.
No further details regarding the grounds for the recount request beyond the vote margin were disclosed by Representative Bagshaw’s office. Information on potential costs associated with the recount, or if those costs are being borne by the candidate or the state, was also not specified.
The incumbent’s decision to pursue a recount underscores the tight nature of the race. Official confirmation of the election results and the subsequent recount process will be subject to state and local election board protocols. The name of the opposing candidate was not provided in the available information.
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