Democrat Jake Johnson claims victory but recount likely

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One of the most competitive congressional races in the country has still not been called yet, as Democrat Jake Johnson holds a narrow 323 vote lead over Republican Brad Finstad in Minnesota's first district, and it appears headed to a recount.

Democrat Jake Johnson, who campaigned on lowering costs and investing in rural small towns, may have delivered a massive upset in southern Minnesota over Republican congressman Brad Finstad. But the race remains too close to call and appears to be headed to a recount.

Unofficial results reported by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office show Johnson ahead by 323 votes, and if the results hold up, he would add another seat to the new Democratic majority in the U.S. House following Tuesday’s historic blue tsunami.

Johnson, 43, a former high school math teacher and first-time candidate for public office, declared victory in the race for Minnesota’s First Con...