Challenger (Copenhaver) files petition for recount in state senate race. Lawmaker (Delaney) calls for Diego Morales to recuse himself from the process due to conflict of interest.
With an election this close (3 votes), a recount seems normal. But several things highlighted in the article suggest it could get messy. Keep in mind that the candidate works for Micah Beckwith's office - not known for respecting norms or fair practice (per his threats to use state power against entities that are critical of him.)
What jumped out from my read of the article:
The role of Diego Morales, who as Secretary of State should be (or someone from his office) involved in oversight, but who has potential conflict of interest on behalf of one of the candidates. This challenge comes a month or so before the gop convention which will vote to select the Sec of State nominee - Morales vs a challenger.
The reason given for possibly disqualifying votes/voters is the vague language that started floating around who can and can't vote in Indiana open primaries. The challenges could be legit (ex. someone who doesn't live in the district), or get vague per not being "eligible" per party affiliation type reasons, despite there being no status as party registration in Indiana. These will be the reasons used in the legislature to try to "close" our primary system in the future.