Republican Rep. DJ Johnson, R-Owensboro, says he isn't contesting the election by his request to examine the results of his narrow loss--he merely wants to verify the results. 

His most recent statement comes a day after Democrat Jim Glenn, who won the seat in November by one vote, accused Johnson of trying to undercut the certified election results. 

Glenn's lawyer, Anna Whites, says Johnson is seeking to have Republicans in the House overturn the election results "by singling out Democratic and Independent voters and invalidating their ballots".

Johnson, however, says he's just following state law to make sure the results are accurate.

"Jim Glenn and his attorney are apparently under the mistaken impression that a court-administered recount is an option for this election.  This, according to Kentucky law, is simply not true," he said in a release. "State law specifically states that the House of Representatives will preside in matters of elections of state representatives.  Attempting to circumvent existing law will only serve to further slow the process." 

 Glenn has vowed he will fight against this "unprecendented attack on voting rights." 

This thing is bigger than any one person; this is an assault upon every voter in Kentucky,” Glenn said in a release. 

Glenn has demanded Speaker designate David Osborne, R-Prospect, seat him when the General Assembly convenes in January. But Osborne has said he will follow the constitution, and won't commit to seating him. 

Johnson says he shares in his opponents frustration that this problem can't be resolved before the beginning of the session. 

"But that is the law," he said. "I have, and will continue, to follow the existing law until this matter is settled." 

Glenn's attorney, Anna Whites says she anticipates another filing on this matter later this week.