The Rapid City Journal reported last night that Elli Schwiesow, Dist. 32 Independent candidate, would not seek a recount in her contest against "Republican" Stan Adelstein and Democrat Tom Katus.

When all the votes were counted after the election, Adelstein was 151 votes ahead of Schwiesow, which is within the margin for a recount.

However, recounts seldom favor the candidate with fewer votes.

Elli ran a good, hard race and I would have liked to see her win. I think she represents true Republican values far, far better than Stan Adelstein.

But I think she's making the right decision here. Elli always has been and this proves she remains an incredible woman of grace.