Bill > HB4435

This bill aims to enhance election accuracy by increasing the percentage of precincts that undergo a manual hand count audit during the election canvass, the process of officially counting and verifying votes. Specifically, it raises the required audit percentage from three percent to ten percent of precincts. Additionally, the bill extends the timeframe candidates have to request a recount, moving it from forty-eight hours to five days after election results are declared. This extension provides more time for the manual audit to be completed and allows candidates sufficient opportunity to review the audit results before deciding whether to pursue a recount.

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