The State Representative District 8B race was subject to state-funded recount in 2004. Summary results are below, a detailed recount report is filed in Official Documents.
| Candidate | Canvassed Vote Totals 11/16/04 | Vote Totals After Recount |
|---|---|---|
| Judy Soderstrom (R) | 9,998 | 9,973 |
| Tim Faust (DFL) | 9,904 | 9,897 |