Who should represent Standish until the Legislature determines a winner – Michael Shaw, who by 13 votes on Election Day; or Gary Moore, who won a recount by 6 votes?

Carol Prejean, 62, Standish

“I think we have to play by the rules. If the law says the winner on Election Day should take the seat, then we have to go by it. Surely they’ve run into this before.”

Pat Avery, 67, Windham

“I used to live in Standish, been gone about a year. But I’d have to go with Gary Moore. He’s been there before and I think he should have it.”

Tony Kelly, 36, Raymond

“I say stay with the original count. Maybe if they straighten out these polls, the way they count them, then we wouldn’t have these discrepancies. There are so many recounts around the country. In this day and age, it’s ridiculous.”

Virginia Lorrain, 50s, Casco

“The person on Election Day because I feel a recount can always be a mistake. It’s happened before with Bush.”

Hans Volland, 23, Standish

“If the recount was valid, then go with the recount. But personally, I don’t see the need for recounts, provided the integrity of ballot counting machines were not compromised by corporate agendas.”

Dale Sukeforth, 48, New Gloucester

“Whoever the incumbent is should stay until the dispute is over. Until the dispute is clear, I think the incumbent should serve.”