Election recount

Election recount

An election recount takes place in the event that the initial vote tally during an election is extremely close, and that therefore a recount of the ballots is necessary to ensure an accurate result.

Notable recounts

*Florida election recount - 2000 U.S. presidential election
*Washington gubernatorial election, 2004
*Vermont Auditor of Accounts election, 2006
*Florida's congressional elections, 2006 - Florida's 13th congressional district


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