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N.S. New Democrat politician Jim Morton to seek judicial recount

HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia NDP says one of its members who lost his seat in Tuesday’s provincial election will seek a recount.

Jim Morton was defeated in the riding of Kings North to Progressive Conservative John Lohr by 32 votes.

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NDP spokeswoman Jennifer Stewart said in an email that the party will request a judicial recount.

Morton was elected in 2009.

Elections Nova Scotia says the deadline to request a recount of the results is Tuesday.

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