Here’s How a Recount Works
There are many factors dictating what a recount will look like — vote margin, hand or machine count, and other state laws guiding the process. Every state has different rules and timelines for their recounts.
Post-Election
Arizona Attorney General Issues Advisory Opinion on Hand Count Audits
On Friday, Oct. 28, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) issued an advisory opinion permitting counties to conduct hand count audits of ballots in this year’s elections.
Arizona County Votes to Conduct Hand Count Audit of All 2022 Ballots
On Monday, Oct. 24, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a proposal to hand count all of its ballots in this year’s elections.
After U.S. Supreme Court Order, Pennsylvania Clarifies Mail-in Ballot Guidance
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Pennsylvania acting secretary of state released a statement about undated mail-in ballots in response to a U.S. Supreme Court order issued earlier in the day.
Conservatives Launch Plan To Challenge Voters in Nine States
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, a right-wing organization called Look Ahead America announced plans for a pre-election audit of voting lists in nine states that feature some of the most competitive elections this year.
Senators Introduce Amendment to Electoral Count Act Reform Bill
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Roy Blunt (D-Mo.), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, introduced an amendment to S. 4573.
U.S. House Passes Bill to Reform the Electoral Count Act
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8873, the Presidential Election Reform Act (PERA).
Michigan Republicans Sue To Overturn the Results of the 2020 Presidential Election
On Friday, Sept. 2, the Macomb County Republican Party, a candidate for Michigan governor, a non-profit organization, voters and a county clerk filed a federal lawsuit challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan.
Three Pennsylvania Counties Certify Complete Results After Court Order
All three counties at the center of a Pennsylvania lawsuit have now certified their primary election results to include undated mail-in ballots.
Florida Governor Announces 20 Voter Fraud Charges in Press Conference Touting New Election Crimes Office
On Thursday, Aug. 18, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that his administration has charged, and is in the process of arresting, 20 individuals for voter fraud.