Butte-Silver Bow officials believe 1,000 or so ballots were counted twice during the June 4 primary, meaning all ballots will be unsealed and the votes counted again next week.
The new results could affect a few close races, including a four-way contest for state District Court judge where Ann Shea and Frank Joseph finished with the most votes and were to advance to the Nov. 5 general election.
People cast their votes in the Butte-Silver Bow primary election at the Butte Civic Center. A judge ordered a recount of the primary election, which will be Tuesday
Shea finished first in that race with 3,031 votes, Frank Joseph had 2,970, William Joyce got 2,906 and Michael McKeon had 2,219. A 1,000-vote discrepancy could affect anyone in that race.
