Western District Commissioner Ron Hook has increased his lead over Republican challenger Everett Goddard Junior after provisional and military ballots were counted by the Buchanan County Clerk's Office this afternoon 

On election night Hook led 7,851 to Goddard's 7,831. 

County Clerk Mary Baack Garvey announced the new numbers this afternoon 

"Ron Hook, 7,862, (Everett) Goddard, 7,839," Baack Garvey tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. 

Baack Garvey says there will be a recount, though at this time they are unsure when that will happen 

"There might be a statewide recount on an amendment, so I would like to kill two birds with one stone, I'm just kind of waiting to see when the state might have that happen," Baack Garvey explains. "And I let Kristy Green, part of the Republican committee know that, so I'll be in touch with her next week." 

A recount is automatic when the margin is within 1%. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731098505008.jpeg" alt="Ron Hook (left) and Republican Challenger Everett Goddard Junior (right) during a panel hosted by Brent Martin (middle) at a breakfast hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce/ photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Ron Hook (left) and Republican Challenger Everett Goddard Junior (right) during a panel hosted by Brent Martin (middle) at a breakfast hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce/ photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostWestern District Commissioner Ron Hook has increased his lead over Republican challenger Everett Goddard Junior after provisional and military ballots were counted by the Buchanan County Clerk's Office this afternoon On election night Hook led 7,851 to Goddard's 7,831. County Clerk Mary Baack Garvey announced the new numbers this afternoon "Ron Hook, 7,862, (Everett) Goddard, 7,839," Baack Garvey tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. Baack Garvey says there will be a recount, though at this time they are unsure when that will happen "There might be a statewide recount on an amendment, so I would like to kill two birds with one stone, I'm just kind of waiting to see when the state might have that happen," Baack Garvey explains. "And I let Kristy Green, part of the Republican committee know that, so I'll be in touch with her next week." A recount is automatic when the margin is within 1%. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Recount adds three votes to Buchanan Co Commissioner Hook's lead