Ranked choice votes in Alaska’s U.S. House race are tallied Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the state Division of Election’s office. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

If history is any indication a recount of the narrowly defeated ranked choice repeal ballot measure won’t be successful, but it will be colorful to observe.

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom on Monday announced an intent to recount the votes for Ballot Measure 2, which was defeated by 664…