MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – It may be December before the final makeup of the Minnesota Senate is known for certain.

Republicans are in strong position to control the chamber 34 to 33, but automatic recounts loom in District 14, which includes parts of St. Cloud, St. Augusta and Waite Park. District 44 is also facing automatic recounts. They’ll need to keep their leads in those races.

In the St. Cloud area, Republican Jerry Relph leads DFL Candidate Dan Wolgamott by 142 votes, according to the secretary of state’s website.

State law calls for trailing opponents to request a recount within 48 hours of the state canvassing board meeting that follows an election. This year, that meeting is Nov. 29.

Recounts in legislative districts generally take a few days.

A study of elections from 2000-09, by the nonpartisan group FairVote, found reversals were rare.