In statewide races, recounts are mandatory if a candidate or ballot measure is defeated by less than 0.5% of all votes cast in a race. This statewide rule has no application to local races.
In local races, a recount of ballots is required if three qualified electors in that district file a petition alleging that fraud or error occurred in the tabulation of votes or the marking of election ballots. They have no obligation to specify the fraud or error, but must post $50 for each machine or ballot box to be examined.
Northampton County has 125 polling precincts. Most have two machines. So roughly, we're talking about $12,500. You get the money back if you win.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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The state Republicans should do it.
ReplyDeleteElection is over. Move on. Impreachment will die in Senate. Move on.
ReplyDeleteRepublican election commission picked machine, it's their fault, Move on
ReplyDeleteElection commission is democrat majority. County council is democrat majority. Courthouse administration is democrat. This isn't Republican.
DeleteFirst, Lamont Lines at polling places. Then, the explanation that the screw up was really a great thing. Nice work, Monty.
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