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A Look at Recount Laws in 7 Crucial Swing States Ahead of the Trump-Harris Election


The 2024 election is expected to be extremely close, with the possibility of a recount in key battleground states. The rules for recounts vary from state to state, with each state having its own procedures for when and how a recount can be requested. In Arizona, an automatic recount is required if the margin of victory is within 0.5% of votes cast. In Georgia, a candidate can request a recount if the margin is within 0.5 percentage points. Michigan allows for an automatic recount if the margin of victory is 2,000 votes or fewer, and a candidate can request a recount if they believe fraud or mistake affected the outcome. Nevada does not have automatic recounts, but a candidate can request one within three days of certification. North Carolina allows for a recount if the margin of victory is within 0.5% of votes cast or 10,000 votes, whichever is less. Pennsylvania triggers a recount if the margin is within 0.5%, or three voters can request a recount in a specific precinct if they allege fraud or error. Wisconsin allows candidates to request a recount, with the requesting candidate covering the expenses if the margin of victory is larger than 0.25 percentage points. In the 2020 election, recounts did not change the outcome in states where they were requested, but they can have a real effect when the vote is close enough.

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