 State law allows Goode to request a recount because his margin of defeat is less than a percentage point, but he will be required to pay for it. Last week, the Associated Press declared the race too close to call. I'm Lisa Dwyer. Forecasters are keeping an eye on Hurricane Beryl as the storm makes its way closer to the U.S. The storm has dropped back down to a Category 4 with 150 mile-an-hour winds. More on these stories at townhall.com.