Democrat Nate McMurray is demanding a recount in the 27th District Congressional race against Republican Chris Collins. The district lies between Buffalo and the western Monroe County suburbs.
Two hours after conceding the race to Collins by an extremely narrow margin, McMurray changed signals and called for the recount. Concession speeches have no legal authority. McMurray made his request in a statement issued overnight.
Incumbent Chris Collins is facing trial on charges of insider trading and lying about it to the FBI. Collins said Tuesday night that he is innocent until proven guilty, although he’s been convicted, dismembered and burned at the stake by the media.
Collins said his day in court is 15 months away and in the meantime everything is fine.