Belcourt, Brockie House recount starts today

The recount on a legislative primary race that was decided by three votes starts today, with the last counts scheduled Thursday and the results due back to the Montana Secretary of State by July 10.

Hill County Clerk and Recorder Darla Dahl said this morning that Rep. Tony Belcourt, D-Box Elder, who lost to Clarena Brockie of Hays 368-371, requested the recount in the five counties through which House District 32 stretches.

"We will be having a recount, " Dahl said. "Mr. Belcourt has paid the bond and petitioned for it. "

Belcourt was not available for comment this morning.

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