Bill > H5384

This bill modifies existing election law by extending the timeframe for requesting a vote recount from 7 days to 9 days after an election. Specifically, the bill allows candidates who believe the election results are incorrect to petition the state board of elections to conduct a recount within 9 days of the election, instead of the current 7-day window. During this period, local election boards are prohibited from issuing certificates of election to declared winners. If a recount petition is filed, the board must wait until the recount process is fully completed before issuing any certificates. If the recount confirms the original election results, the board will issue certificates to the initially declared winners; if the recount reveals a different outcome, certificates will be issued accordingly. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, providing a small but potentially significant extension for candidates to challenge election results.

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