Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray announced Monday that two petitions for discovery recounts have been filed.

Wednesday, Jennifer Merritt filed a petition for a recount in the County Board District 25 race. Merritt, a Democrat, received 1,914 votes, while Republican Jennifer Ghesquiere Deaner received 1,921 votes. Libertarian Russ Clark got 271 votes. The recount will inspect Capital Precincts 52 and 85.

Monday, a petition was filed for a recount in the Recorder’s race on behalf of Josh Langfelder. Langfelder, a Democrat, received 49,093 votes, and Republican Frank Lesko received 49,124 votes. This recount will inspect 41 precincts.

The dates for these recounts will be announced at a later date.