The U.S. presidential election is currently dominated by the Democratic candidate Biden, and since Trump has repeatedly criticized the election on suspicions of unfairness, the Republican National Committee spokesman also claimed earlier that they are ready for a legal battle, and after the election, it is expected that some candidates may ask for a recount of votes in key swing states. The following is a compilation of the rules for counting votes in four key swing states.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, where Biden currently leads by 7 percentage points, it is required that as long as the difference between the 1st and 2nd candidates is less than 1 percentage point, they can apply for full or partial verification of the vote. However, if the difference is more than 0.25 percentage points, the applicant must pay a deposit, which will be refunded in full if the final result is reversed. The recount will be completed within 13 days.
Nevada
Nevada provides that a candidate may use any factor to petition for a recount within three business days after the polls close, even regardless of the difference in votes between the two candidates, but the petitioner must pay a deposit and the resulting flip will be refunded.
Michigan.
The Michigan Elections Act provides that if the difference between the number of votes received by the losing candidate and the winning candidate is less than or equal to 2,000 votes, an automatic recount will be conducted, but the current difference of tens of thousands of votes between Trump and Biden is not expected to apply to the automatic recount rule. As long as the candidate “feels aggrieved by election fraud or error,” he or she can apply, and is not required to attach evidence, but is required to pay a deposit, which can be returned if the result is reversed.
Pennsylvania
As long as the margin of victory between the two candidates is less than 0.5 percentage points, Pennsylvania will initiate an automatic recount. If the automatic recount process is not met, three voters must submit testimony that the election was flawed, or three voters must petition for a recount with the consent of the Common Pleas Court within five days of the close of the ballot. Those requesting a recount must pay a deposit, which will be refunded if the recount confirms that there was an error or fraud in the election.
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