Benishek takes nomination, Allen concedes defeat

BY LAURA WEBER

Republican state Senator Jason Allen has decided not to request a ballot recount against Doctor Dan Benishek in the primary race for the GOP nomination for Michigan's first congressional district seat.

It was just 15 votes that won it for Benishek. On primary night in Northern Michigan the difference at one point had been only a single vote. But even with such a narrow margin, Senator Jason Allen decided over the weekend not to challenge the outcome with a recount. 

In a statement he said he talked it over with his family and confidants and decided to let the tally stand. And he threw his unwavering support behind Benishek. He says Benishek is the kind of conservative politician that needs to be in Congress.

Now Benishek will face off against Democratic state Representative Gary McDowell in the race to fill Congressman Bart Stupak's seat.

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