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Recanvass Yields No Change in District Judge Race

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A recanvass of votes has not changed the outcome of a district judge race in Barren and Metcalfe counties. 

Gabe Pendleton will remain in the judgeship after narrowly defeating Kathryn Thomas in Tuesday’s election.  Thomas requested a recanvass after losing to Pendleton by 36 votes.

The clerks' offices in Barren and Metcalfe counties conducted the recanvass Thursday morning and reported no change in vote totals.

In March, Pendleton was appointed by Governor Matt Bevin to serve as the 43rd District judge until the election.  Based on the outcome, Pendleton will finish  former District Judge John Alexander's four-year term that began in January 2015.  Outgoing Governor Steve Beshear appointed Alexander as a circuit judge last December after Judge Phil Patton retired.

Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.