Michael Shepard declared second-place finisher in 42nd LD Senate race

District 42 Senate candidate Michael Shepard laughs during the Whatcom County Democrats election night party Aug. 4 at Stemma West in Bellingham. He will move onto the November general election after a recount determined he finished second in the primary. ( Finn Wendt /Cascadia Daily News) Recount for the race took place over two days