On Tuesday, Minnesotans will go to the polls to cast their primary ballots.
On Wednesday, will the recount plan begin?
In Minnesota, which has seen three statewide recounts since 2008, including a little remembered Supreme Court justice race, might be headed down the path of another one. With four Republican candidates for governor vying for victory on Tuesday in a race that is expected to be low turnout, some are getting ready for the possibility.
"We have considered it, yeah," said Andy Post, campaign manager for Republican gubernatorial candidate Marty Seifert. Post said he has had talks with legal counsel to be on hand the night of the election and is prepared to make sure their county-level supporters are ready in case the race moves to recount.
The Republican Party, which would be prepared to defend endorsed candidate Jeff Johnson in a recount, has also has plans in place.
"It is not impossible and with any election. We have prepared ourselves and have a team at the ready," said Republican Party chair Keith Downey. He has held meetings about the issue and has plotted out possible recount steps.
Other campaigns have given it less structured thought.
"You have to plan for every eventuality but of all the things I'm planning for right now that's pretty far down the list," said Pat Shortridge, consultant to Scott Honour's Republican campaign for governor.
