Likely Recount for Oregon Measure 53 (2008)

See Oregonlive story, “Looks like recount for Measure 53,” by Michelle Cole, Wednesday May 28, 2008, 4:23 PM. (Other Politics and Elections news from Oregonlive.)

From the SOS Elections webpage, as of 10:49 a.m., 5/29/08:

State Ballot Measure No. 53

Amends Constitution: Modifies Provisions Governing Civil Forfeitures Related To Crimes; Permits Use of Proceeds by Law Enforcement.

Yes Votes … 481,384 … 50.06%

No Votes … 480,215 … 49.94%