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In several states that can now decide the US presidential election, the margin between candidates is minimal and in several places it may be necessary to recalculate votes. But the rules for how it works differ between states, writes the Los Angeles Times.
Here’s a review of how a recalculation can be done in some of the crucial states.
Arizona
The state minister examines the votes and the result is recorded on the fourth Monday after the election. There will be an automatic recalculation if there is a difference of less than 0.1 percent between the candidates.
Georgia
The Prime Minister examines the votes and the result is reported no later than 14 days after the election. The governor must confirm the state’s voters no later than 15 days after the election. A candidate who is less than one percent behind the winner may request a recalculation. That request must be made within two business days of the governor’s confirmation of voters.
Nevada
The Nevada Secretary of State and Supreme Court will review the votes on the fourth Tuesday in November. A candidate who has lost can request a recalculation up to three days after the exam.
Pennsylvania
The vote count is reviewed by various counties in the state, which in turn report the election results to the minister of state on the Tuesday after the election. It is always recalculated if the margin of victory is less than 0.5 percent. That recalculation must be done no later than the third Wednesday after the election and completed the following Tuesday.
Wisconsin
The vote count is reviewed by various counties in the state, which in turn report the election results to the state election authority within 14 days of the election. The electoral authority reviews the results before December 1. A candidate who is less than one percent behind the winner may request a recalculation. This request must be made the first business day after the state counties have submitted their results.
Michigan
The state county reviews and sends the results to the state minister within 14 days of the election. A review group, with members from both parties and appointed by the governor, reviews the results within 40 days after the election. A candidate can request a recalculation in districts where irregularities are suspected.
