By Maria Hickey, KWMU
St. Louis, MO. – Democratic attorney general candidate Margaret Donnelly announced Friday she will ask for a recount.
The state representative was just under 800 votes behind fellow Democrat Chris Koster in the August 5 race.
State law requires the Secretary of State's office to hold a recount if the results are within one percent, as long as one of the candidates makes the request.
Donnelly says the recount process shows respect for voters and the process.
"The law is there for a reason, and it provides a mechanism when the vote is very close to make sure there is no error in tabulation, and to make sure every vote is counted," Donnelly said.
The Secretary of State's office has until August 26th to certify the election. Candidates have seven days to file their requests for recounts.
The state then has 20 days to do the recount.