Recount confirms Ericksen retains his seat

He wins by 45 votes over Pinky Vargas for state Senate By Ashley Hiruko [email protected]   BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein declared Wednesday that Sen. Doug Ericksen will represent the 42nd Legislative District for another four years.   The Canvassing Board met at 2:30 p.m. in Bellingham to certify the results of the election…