DeLaney urges Morales to remove himself from Deery’s recount

Today, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) urges Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales to remove himself from any recount involving State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette). As Indiana’s leading elections officer, Morales would chair the recount commission. 

DeLaney released the following statement:

“Diego Morales has persistently undermined our confidence in elections and the integrity of his office. I’m asking him to step aside from any recount involving Sen. Deery. 

“Diego Morales has deeply involved himself with a branch of Turning Point USA, which endorsed Deery’s primary opponent. The redistricting fight in the Indiana Senate fueled these primary challenges, and Morales has openly stated his stance. He publicly called for our state senators to redistrict and attended rallies supporting Washington’s preferred 9-0 map.

“Now Morales would chair any recount, undercutting the credibility of the results. Surely Republican leadership can find a neutral person to act in this capacity.” 

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